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Welcome to OLLI at RIT!

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is a community of adult/senior learners at RIT.  We offer non-credit courses in the arts, technology, languages, history, science, literature, and more. Attend either in person at our building located just south of the main campus (with ample free parking), or attend from the convenience of home via Zoom. Want to make new friends, enjoy hobbies, or get some exercise? Attend OLLI social events and shared interest groups such as walking/hiking, photography, pickleball, mystery books, knitting/needlecrafts, Apple device support, travel enthusiasts, and more.

Interested in auditing RIT undergraduate courses? Your OLLI membership allows you to audit up to two per semester, without an additional charge — a savings of up to $3,000/course. Plus receive an RIT student ID card and associated benefits.

All for just $365 a year — only a dollar a day!

Winter 2026 Is Coming!

  • Our winter term runs from January 12 - March 23.
  • The course catalog is now available!
  • Register to attend our Course Preview & Open House event: Monday, December 15  10 a.m. - Noon ET.
  • Course registration opens on Tuesday, December 16 at 10 a.m. ET.
  • Join for one term ($165) or a whole year/four terms ($365) and take unlimited classes—no extra fees.

Classes & Events


  • December 15

    Winter Course Preview Event

    10:00AM - 11:00AM

    Location: HYBRID: Zoom & Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at RIT, 50 Fairwood Dr # 100, Rochester, NY 14623, USA

    Interested in our learning community? Come to our event and preview courses being offered in the Winter 2026 Term.


  • December 15

    Winter Course Fair/Open House

    11:00AM - 12:00PM

    Location: IN-PERSON: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at RIT, 50 Fairwood Dr # 100, Rochester, NY 14623, USA

    Interested in our learning community? Come to our Course Fair to learn about the courses being offered in the Winter Term, meet members, and enjoy refreshments. Participating course leaders will be stationed throughout the building and available discuss their upcoming courses with attendees.


  • December 15

    Tai Chi Project

    3:30PM - 4:20PM

    Location: OLLI Building

    Limited to members who have volunteered to participate in the the project


  • December 19

    Tai Chi Project

    1:00PM - 1:50PM

    Location: OLLI Building

    Limited to members who have volunteered to participate in the the project

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Getting Here

Osher is located just south of the RIT campus, off of East River Road. Get directions.

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