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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 affiliate ID card and associated benefits.
All for just $365 a year — only a dollar a day!
Fall 2026 Term
New to OLLI? Create your account and purchase your membership now so you're ready to register for classes on August 25.
The fall term begins on September 14
The course catalog will be posted here in mid-August
egistration opens on August 25 at 10 a.m.
Register to attend our hybrid Course Preview on August 24 at 10 a.m. followed by an Open House
Pfaudler Lecture Series
A community lecture series established in honor of founding member Marge Pfaudler
Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. ET
Open to the public
Hybrid—available both in person and on Zoom
Registration required
Read about and register to attend the Fall 2026 lectures
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Getting Here
Osher is located just south of the RIT campus, off of East River Road. Get directions.