OLLI at UK Spring 2026 Courses Now Available Over 70 course offerings to choose from!

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OLLI at UK

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UK offers educational and enrichment courses, forums, shared interest groups, trips, events and more for adults 50 years and older.

OLLI at UK is a membership program with an annual fee of $50. OLLI Members are eligible to register for courses and SIGs, sign up for socials, trips, special events, and projects, access UK Wellness Centers, and more. Membership begins in August and includes Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. Membership may be purchased throughout the year. Summer-only membership is prorated.

Donovan Scholarship

The Office of Lifelong Learning is also home to the Donovan Scholarship, which pays tuition and mandatory course fees for adults 65 years and older, taking academic courses at the University of Kentucky. The scholarship is available for courses held on campus and limited availability for UK online classes. You can learn more at our Donovan Scholarship page here.

Membership & Registration

To register for current OLLI at UK offerings or to purchase membership, visit our registration site below.

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Current Offerings

The OLLI at UK offers a wide variety of courses, SIGs, Seminars, trips and more! To view a complete list of OLLI at UK offerings, please click on the “View Current Offerings” button below.

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Want to Teach for OLLI?

Summer 2026 Proposals are now open! Want to teach or facilitate a shared interest group for OLLI at UK? Submit a proposal below by Friday, March 27!

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Summer 2026 Proposals Now Open

Feb 27, 2026

The course proposal form for Summer 2026 is now open! OLLI at UK is always looking for dynamic instructors with a passion for teaching. OLLI instructors have a passion for their subject, a commitment to lifelong learning education and a willingness to share their knowledge with others who love to learn. Click here to submit a proposal form!

Catch up with OLLI Friends at The Ketch RSVP Open to Current OLLI Members

Jan 23, 2026

OLLI Members! Gather your pals and gals. Join us for lunch on February 12 at the newly renovated Ketch restaurant! Meet us at 11:15. Located off of Southland Drive, The Ketch serves fresh seafood such as catfish, shrimp, oysters, crab, sushi, and more. They also serve chicken, burgers, and great cocktails. Be thinking of a story to share of how you came to OLLI or met your special someone! We hope to see you there! Date and Time: Thursday, February 12, 2025, 11:15 a.m.

OLLI Chorus FAll 2025 Concert Saturday, December 6, 2 PM Frederick Douglass High School Auditorium FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Fall 2025 OLLI Chorus Concert - Saturday, December 6!

Nov 26, 2025

OLLI Chorus Fall 2025 ConcertSaturday, December 6, 2 PMFrederick Douglass High School Auditorium The OLLI Chorus will perform a selection of songs, ranging from classic Chorus pieces to holiday staples. The Hot Cookies Ukulele Ensemble will also perform a selection of contemporary songs. Free and open to the public! (No RSVP Required) Light refreshments will be available after the concert.

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