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?

Want to teach or facilitate a share interest group for OLLI at UK? We are always looking for new topics and instructors to teach during our Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters.

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Latest News

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.

Various OLLI at UK members from both Lexington and Morehead campuses at activities throughout the 2024-2025, including lectures, Forums at the Lexington Senior Center, cooking classes, playhouse trips, and more.

Fall 2025 Open Houses - Lexington & Morehead

Both free & open to the public!

Jul 16, 2025

We will be kicking off the new OLLI at UK Membership year with Fall 2025, with over 80 different courses educational and enrichment courses for our wonderful lifelong learning community, and what better way to start than with some free Open Houses in both Lexington and Morehead! See below for details on both events: Fall 2025 Lexington Open House Friday, August 1, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Central Baptist Church, 110 Wilson Downing Rd, Lexington, KY 40517 Free! No RSVP required

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