Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

UD OLLI gift certificates available

Give the gift of lifelong learning

Learning for the fun of it—for yourself, a friend or a family member

Join your future friends who are already enjoying the social and educational benefits of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Delaware. Affectionately nicknamed “OLLI,” the program offers educational, cultural and personal enrichment opportunities like …

  • Building new friendships
  • Enjoying learning and social opportunities
  • Living life to the fullest after retirement
  • Being part of a larger community of people with similar interests
  • OLLI Gift Certificates make thoughtful gifts for retirements, birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. Please email OLLI-online@udel.edu with any questions.
  • Purchase an OLLI Gift Certificate, or learn more

OLLI is open to adults aged 50+ to take and teach classes together, with course offerings determined by member interest, as well as the passions and expertise of the dedicated volunteer member-instructors. More than 300 courses are offered each semester, with no grades or exams and no educational prerequisites! Classes include art, history, languages, literature, science and much more.

Browse spring classes now!
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Attend an open house Jan. 6-9
OLLI 4 locations
FREE! January Explorations
Gift certificates available
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UD by the Sea, May 20-23, 2025
UD by the Sea

Classes held in Dover, Lewes, Newark, Ocean View, Wilmington and online

Join us at OLLI this spring! Classes start Feb. 3

The University of Delaware’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) programs are open to adults aged 50+ to take and teach classes together, with no grades, exams or educational prerequisites. Click here to learn more about OLLI.