How many courses are offered per year?
Each academic year, we offer four six-week sessions--two in Fall and two in Spring. Each session includes a variety of 3 and 6-week university-level, non-credit courses. We will also be piloting 2 and 4-week courses starting in Spring 2026. There is also one Taste of OLLI session each year in the summer where we offer 20-25 one-time, two-hour lectures.
How do I become a member?
The program is designed for individuals 50 years of age or older, but is open to any lifelong learner. An individual is considered an OLLI member upon enrolling in the $20 annual membership, which remains active for the current academic year. Presently, memberships remain active from Fall 2025 through Summer 2026. To enroll in your first class, call the OLLI office at 805-437-2748. It's as easy as that!
When and where are courses taught?
Fall and Spring courses meet once a week for two hours, Monday through Friday from 10 am-12pm and 1-3pm. Summer Taste classes are offered Monday through Thursday from 10am-12pm or 1-3pm. Courses are offered on the main campus of CSU Channel Islands, at Studio Channel Islands Art Center in downtown Camarillo, at the College of Law - Ventura Campus, and at Goebel Adult Community Center in Thousand Oaks. We will also be piloting two new locations in Spring 2026: Dos Vientos Community Center in Newbury Park and Pleasant Valley Community Center in Camarillo.
What are the costs of classes?
Membership Fee: The Osher Lifelong Learning Foundation requires participants to become members of their local affiliate (OLLI at CSUCI) and requires an annual fee of $20 for membership. If you paid your OLLI membership in Fall, you do not need to pay again in Spring or Summer. If you are taking classes in our "Summer Taste" session, the fee is reduced to $10.
Fall and Spring Courses:
- A la carte Enrollment:Pay per course
- $72 for each 6-week course
- $48 for each 4-week course
- $36 for each 3-week course
- $24 for each 2-week course
- Unlimited Enrollment: Take unlimited CSUCI OLLI courses in each session. Osher Online courses are not included
in the Unlimited Enrollment Plants
- $180 for Individual Unlimited (1 member)
- $270 for Household Unlimited (2 members)
Summer Taste Courses:
- A la carte Enrollment: Pay per class.
- $18 per class
- Unlimited Enrollment: Take unlimited CSUCI OLLI Summer Taste classes. Osher Online courses are not included
in the Unlimited Enrollment Plants
- $72 for Individual Unlimited (1 member)
- $108 for Household Unlimited (2 members)
*OLLI fee assistance program:Please see below for the OLLI Fee Assistance Program Policy.
OLLI Fee Assistance Policy
A portion of OLLI member donations are used to help members who need financial assistance to participate in courses. Members may apply for our fee assistance program by submitting the OLLI Fee Assistance Request Form. There is a limited amount of fee assistance available per session. Fee assistance is awarded as funds allow in accordance with the following guidelines:
- Fee assistance in each Fall and Spring session can be applied to one OLLI course, whether it is a 6-week, 4-week, 3-week, or 2-week course. Fee assistance is not available to cover the $20 OLLI annual membership fee, unlimited memberships, or participation in events.*
- Fee assistance in Summer Taste sessions can be applied to one OLLI class. Fee assistance is not available to cover the $10 new member fee, unlimited memberships, or participation in events.*
- A student may be eligible for fee assistance in each Fall, Spring, and Summer session for a total of up to five (5) fee assistance grants per year.
- OLLI can grant fee assistance to up to eight (8) students per session based on funding availability. *
- Funding priority is given to first-time fee assistance applicants.
- All fee assistance applicants must submit the OLLI Fee Assistance Request Form. OLLI staff will review the applications and notify students of their application status within two to three (2-3) business days.
* CSUCI OLLI program can alter or cancel the fee assistance program without notice.
Osher Online
Osher Online FAQ
What is Osher Online?
Osher Online is a program of classes run by the Osher National Resource Center (NRC)
in partnership with participating OLLI programs, like CSUCI. These classes are in
addition to the OLLI classes provided by CSUCI and complement our in-house offerings.
Osher Online provides a wide range of new instructors and an opportunity to connect
withmembers from other OLLIs nationwide. Osher Online courses are managed by Osher
NRC staff.
How do I register?
Please register for each Osher Online course on our online Registration Page as you
would for any OLLI course. Please note that there is an enrollment limit for Osher
Online courses.
How much does it cost?
Osher Online courses are $72 per course. OLLI at CSUCI’s $20 annual membership fee
is required to participate. Osher Online courses are not included in our Unlimited
Enrollment Plans.
How do I receive my Zoom link and course materials?
Osher NRC staff manage all aspects of course delivery. Osher Online staff will contact
you via email to provide log-in credentials for access to class Zoom links, syllabi,
discussion boards, and download supplemental materials. Additionally, Osher NRC staff
will invite you to attend an orientation before classes begin, where they will go
over
access to courses and class materials.
Are these classes recorded?
No, unfortunately Osher Online classes are not recorded.
Have questions about or technical issues with Osher Online courses?
Osher Online classes and communications are managed by the Osher NRC. Please
contact Osher NRC staff with specific questions and technical issues related to those
courses.
What our members saying?
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“The OLLI program is an ongoing embarrassment of riches with great teachers, fascinating courses, and the joys of forming lasting new friendships. All of this, and no homework!” -FG and GG
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“CSU Channel Islands’ OLLI serves food for the brain; from Greek History, James Joyce, Chemistry of Cooking to Psychology of Love and Loss. It is all tasty!” -NK
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“Retirement often brings the first taste of leisure since childhood. OLLI directs one’s attention to subjects of interest without regard for practical application or career advancement. The result of indulging this curiosity with likeminded others is creative play for the mind.” -JH
OLLI at CSUCI Organizational Guidelines
View OLLI at CSUCI's Organizational Guidelines (PDF, 615 KB).
