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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!

Coming Up Next...Spring 2026

  • Our spring term runs from April 13 - June 8.
  • We are now accepting spring course proposal submissions until March 2.
  • Mark your calendar for our Course Preview & Open House event on March 30 at 10 a.m. ET

Classes & Events


  • February 20

    Learn How to Lead a Lecture-Based Class

    9:30AM - 11:00AM

    Location: HYBRID: Classroom 1 & Zoom


    Are you thinking about offering a course but unsure how to go about it? COC members Glenn and Chris will offer a 90-minute program on the nuts and bolts of putting a lecture course together including:


  • February 20

    Astronomy/Geosciences (OLLI @ U of A)

    3:00PM - 4:30PM

    Location: Zoom

    Led by Guy Jette This course is offered by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at The University of Arizona. Note: Daylight Savings Time begins on March 8, 2026. After that date this class will begin at 4:00 pm EST.


  • February 21

    Social Event: RIT Men's Hockey Game!

    7:05PM - 9:05PM

    Location: Gene Polisseni Center, 200 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY 14623, USA

    Club Seats including a Greek-style dinner: $42
    (arrive 60 minutes early for dinner)


    Regular Seats: $5

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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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