About OLLI

OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) at CSUDH

About Lifelong Learning at CSUDH

About Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Network

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Network is a dynamic consortium of more than 120 lifelong learning institutes dedicated to serving adults aged 50 and better. Funded in part by The Bernard Osher Foundation, each independent Institute is affiliated with a college or university, offering intellectually stimulating, non-credit courses and learning opportunities tailored to meet the diverse interests and needs of their local communities. Since the establishment of the first Institute in 2001, the network has expanded to all 50 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 300 towns and cities across the nation. Courses, study groups, social events, and educational travel opportunities foster a culture of joy in learning and personal fulfillment without tests or grades.

Quick Facts about the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Network:

• 120+ Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes (OLLIs)
• Learning and social opportunities designed for adults age 50+
• No tests, no grades, no homework. Learning simply for the joy of learning.
• 125,000+ members nationwide; Nearly 180,000 participants in total.
• Animated video history: The Osher Institute Legacy of Bernard Osher

About OLLI@CSUDH

A summary of membership benefits and course offerings begins below. To become a member, see the Membership Application page in the printed OLLI catalog, or visit OLLI Membership and Registration Information.

Fees/Special Charges

You can become an OLLI member for only $40 per year. Payment of the membership fees entitles participation in the OLLI-CSUDH program. Some activities, however, have special expenses which are passed on to participants at the lowest possible cost. These include computer courses and instructor-led classes. A Course Registration form appears at the end of this schedule, and payment is required when reservations are made. Note that the Osher Lecture series, which is offered each fall and spring, requires registration even though the course is free of charge to members.

Courses

Courses may vary in price, time of class, and number of meetings. Nominal prices are charged for classes to compensate instructors for transportation and parking expenses incurred.

Dates and times for courses are listed with course descriptions in this schedule.

Discussion Groups

Facilitated discussion group are conducted, often in conjunction with a video or film. We are always looking for member-volunteers, such as retired teachers, to help facilitate group discussions.

Educational Lunch Series

Eating with other OLLI-CSUDH members is a good way to get acquainted. Join the many lunch time meetings that have been scheduled on campus throughout the year.

Open Houses

Do you know someone who wants to find out about lifelong learning? Bring a friend to an Open House that we offer each semester.

General Meetings

Come to our General Meetings each semester. These meetings are open to all OLLI members. The purpose varies from conducting business to providing an opportunity for expression of opinions and suggestions about our organization.

OLLI@CSUDH Office and Staff

The OLLI Program Office is in the Administration Building in the CSUDH College of Continuing & Professional Education building complex. Campus holidays are observed. 

Refund Policy

Course fees paid cannot be refunded, and cannot be applied to membership fees. Membership fees cannot be credited or refunded.

Payments

The CSUDH College of Continuing & Professional Education Registration Office accept checks (make payable to CSUDH), VISA, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. When paying by check, payment of membership fee and course registration fees must be submitted on separate checks.