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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!

Spring catalog cover with 3 OLLI members at the entrance to our building

Coming Up Next...Spring 2026

Classes & Events


  • March 13

    The Athenaeum Book Club

    1:00PM - 2:30PM

    Location: HYBRID: Room 1 & Zoom

    Rescheduled from our snow day on 1/26

    We will discuss How Dare the Sun Rise by Sandra Uwiringiyimana, a recent Pfaudler lecturer.

    Led by Murphy & Tucker


  • March 13

    Social Event & Book Signing with Sandra Uwiringiyimana

    2:30PM - 4:00PM

    Location: OLLI Fireside Lounge

    All OLLI members are welcome to attend this book signing event for How Dare the Sun Rise by Sandra Uwiringiyimana, a recent Pfaudler lecturer.

    Light refreshments will be served, and Sandra will have her books available for sale and signing.


  • March 13

    Astronomy/Geosciences (OLLI @ U of A)

    4:00PM - 5:30PM

    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.


  • March 16

    Current Events

    9:30AM - 11:00AM

    Location: HYBRID: Room 1 & Zoom

    Led by Scott, Moore, & Adonis

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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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