Join OLLI

Includes unlimited lectures, study groups, Shared Interest Groups (SIGs) and other events throughout the year. Members still need to register for each event. No priorities for participation in study groups, SIGs, or other events (i.e., they must be open and available for new members). OLLI Out of Town in person travel only is not included and you must register and pay separately.

Lectures, study groups, SIGs, and other events (e.g., OLLI Reads and individual “one-time event”) at “retail” (listed) price without any discounts.

Membership fee is waived to be inclusive to anyone 50+ who wishes to be a lifelong learner.

If you would like more information about Michigan Medicine resources, please reach out to OLLI Director Angela Bingham at 734-998-9356 or [email protected]. She will be happy to connect you.

These additional websites may be of particular interest to OLLI members:

• OLLI at Michigan's page on Facebook
• Osher Foundation
• Turner Geriatric Clinic, University of Michigan Geriatrics Center
• Turner Senior Resource Center, University of Michigan Geriatrics Center
• Community Programs, University of Michigan Geriatrics Center
• Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County
• Margaret Waterman Alumnae Group
• Road Scholar website
• University Musical Society's Educational Events
• University of Michigan Saturday Morning Physics
• University of Michigan Events Calendar
• University of Michigan Alumni Association
  • Alumni Education Gateway
• University of Michigan Retirees Association
• UM Ford School of Public Policy's Events Page
• Washtenaw Community College Enrichment Classes

• OLLI at Michigan is mentioned in this May 2020 Forbes article, "Older Adults Learning Online Too, As OLLI And One Day University Move To Zoom".
• "EMU professor gives talk on primary selection system", Michigan Daily, January 29, 2020.
• "1619 Project creator to speak at University of Michigan", MLive, January 8, 2020.
• Learn more about OLLI and the Osher Foundation in this January 1, 2016 New York Times article, "Older Students Learn for the Sake of Learning".
• The Wall Street Journal reports that Ann Arbor, MI, is a "magnet for the 50-plus crowd," thanks in part to OLLI at the University of Michigan. See "A Town Packed With Classrooms" in the December 6, 2012 issue of the WSJ.

Membership Application Form

Want to become an OLLI member for the first time or update information associated with your OLLI account? Download our Membership Application form, fill it out, and send it with payment to: OLLI at U of M, 2401 Plymouth Rd., Suite C, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.

• OLLI Membership Application (pdf)

Event Registration Form

Want to register for an OLLI lecture, study group, or other event? Download our registration form, fill it out, and send it with payment to: OLLI at U of M, 2401 Plymouth Rd., Suite C, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.

• Registration for OLLI Events (Lectures, Study Groups, etc.) (pdf)

Emergency Medical Form

Going on an OLLI trip? Please print out and complete the emergency medical form to keep with you on the trip.

• Emergency Medical Form (pdf)

Study Group Evaluation Form

If you did not fill out an evaluation form on the last day of your study group meeting, please download the form here for completion. Please mail it to our office: OLLI at U of M, 2401 Plymouth Rd., Suite C, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.

• Study Group Evaluation

Study Group Proposal Form

Do you have a talent, skill, or burning desire to share a favorite topic with like-minded individuals? You don’t need to be an expert to lead an OLLI study group – you need only have the interest in a topic and the self-confidence to offer leadership for a learning experience. Please complete and submit the online proposal form below.

• Study Group Proposal Form (online form: easiest method)
• Study Group Proposal Form (doc)

Study Group Instructor/Facilitator Handbook

• Prospective Instructor/Facilitator Handbook
• Welcome Letter

Shared Interest Groups (SIGs)

A Shared Interest Group (SIG) at OLLI-UMICH brings together members who have a common interest that they wish to pursue indefinitely within a structure of meetings and activities designed primarily by the members of the group.  A SIG typically strives to develop a sense of community and friendship among its members even as it endeavors to enhance members’ skills, education and experiences.  A SIG is a participatory group in which all members are included in selecting topics to explore and researching information to bring back to the group.  

• Shared Interest Group Proposal Form (pdf)
• SIGs Facilitator Responsibilities Form (pdf)