The Benefits of Membership
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UC Berkeley celebrates the insatiable curiosity of adults 50+ and their ongoing quest to learn about, engage with, and contribute to the world around them. No Cal affiliation required. Just a love of learning. All are welcome!
As an OLLI @Berkeley member, you gain access to:
- Relevant and revelatory courses — exclusively for members — in history, politics, science, literature, music, film and more taught by Cal faculty and other scholars
- Speaker events and Town Halls featuring leading thinkers on campus and in their fields discussing some of the most pressing issues of our time
- Intergenerational dialogues with Berkeley undergraduates focused on topics of critical importance to all
- Field trips, Member Meetups and socials led and organized by members
- Vital Aging, a monthly gathering that explores issues of special significance to older adults, often featuring guest speakers
Membership Types
Choose one of three membership options. Course fees are separate, and are based on your membership type, course type (lecture, discussion or workshop) and delivery method (in person or hybrid.) We offer four academic terms per year: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Single Term
$75
Valid: 1 term
Course Fees:
Lectures (3 types): $90 / $120 / $155
Discussion: $195
Workshop: $235
Encore: $90
- A great way to sample OLLI
- Makes sense if you plan to take courses for 1 term only and not again within a year
Annual
$100
Valid: 4 consecutive terms
Course Fees:
Lectures (3 types): $90 / $120 / $155
Discussion: $195
Workshop: $235
Encore: $90
- Our most popular option!
- A smart choice if you think you’ll take courses in two or more terms
Premium
$950
Valid: 4 consecutive terms
Course Fees:
Lecture: $0
Discussion: $40
Workshop: $80
Encore: $0
- Most cost effective option if you plan to take 2+ courses each term or 6+ courses per year
- Pay no fees for lectures (more than 50 offered per year) and enjoy steep discounts on small workshops and discussion groups
Special Offer for New Members
New members can receive $25 off a Single-Term membership! Please email the office for the special code.
"OLLI for All" Fee Assistance Program
We welcome everyone with a passion for learning! With fee assistance, you'll enjoy all the benefits of membership, plus:
- Waived membership dues ($100 savings)
- 70% off all individual course fees
Gift Memberships
An OLLI @Berkeley membership makes a great gift! It fits everyone perfectly and never goes out of style.
Course Types, Explained
- Lecture: A large, presentation-style class with varying amounts of Q&A. Many of our courses are lectures.
- Discussion: A medium-sized class with 40 or fewer participants. A mix of lecture and robust discussion.
- Workshop: Small, hands-on classes with 24 or fewer participants. Typically writing- or art-focused.
- Encore: Popular courses recorded a previous term.
Discounts on Membership
Members of the following groups receive a $10 discount on all types of memberships. One discount per member. Course fees cannot be discounted. Fee Assistance memberships are not eligible for additional discounts.
- Cal Alumni Association
- Current or retired faculty and staff at UC Berkeley, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, or UC Office of the President
Campus & Community Discounts
Cal Alumni Association (CAA)
$10 off membership
OLLI members will receive a $10 discount on a $60 Senior Citizen annual membership at the Cal Alumni Association (CAA). CAA members receive many benefits of interest to OLLI members, such as library access at all UC campuses and discounts on performance tickets at many Bay Area venues.
UC Botanical Garden
$15 off membership
OLLI members can join the UC Botanical Garden as Cal Affiliates (see Cal Affiliate Membership) and save $15 on an individual or family membership.