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Founded in 2003 with support from the Bernard Osher Foundation, UVM’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) offers affordable, enriching education for Vermonters aged 50+. As part of a network of 120+ OLLIs, UVM OLLI operates in seven Vermont locations, offering both in-person and online programs led by UVM faculty and local experts. Explore Chittenden County programs via Campus Programs or find statewide options at Statewide Programs.
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Online and In-person programs within the Greater Burlington area.
In addition to Campus OLLI, UVM OLLI extends to six other locations across Vermont: Central VT, Lamoille, St. Johnsbury, St. Albans, Springfield, and Rutland.
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We would like to dedicate the first edition of our OLLI newsletter to Cathi Cody-Hudson, who has recently retired after 41 years with UVM’s Professional and Continuing Education. She played a strong role in OLLI’s history, growth, and success. She was the OLLI statewide administrator from (2009-2014) and served as the OLLI Director 9 years (2014-2023). We are grateful for her tireless and fearless dedication to the OLLI COMMUNITY over the years.
Campus OLLI is based in the Greater Burlington Area. Membership is required each semester (spring, summer and fall), along with any additional class fees. There are 25-35 programs offered each semester. Campus OLLI offers both online and in-person programs.
Statewide OLLI is based in 6 locations across Vermont: Central Vermont, Lamoille Valley, Rutland, Springfield, St. Albans and St. Johnsbury. Each site has a unique membership structure, programming and number of sessions. Statewide OLLI sites offer in-person programming in Spring and Fall. Visit the Statewide OLLI page for more information.
Campus OLLI membership is $15 ($12 for AARP/UVM affiliates). Program cost varies.
Statewide OLLI membership cost varies among the 6 sites. Visit the Statewide OLLI website to view a breakdown of site membership costs and presentations offered. Individual presentations cost $8 at all Statewide OLLI sites.
Campus OLLI programs are located online and in-person in the Greater Burlington Area. We host classes on the UVM Campus, and in community locations including Essex, Burlington, Shelburne, Charlotte and Milton. Exact class locations will be provided when you register.
Statewide OLLI programs are all in-person and are based in 6 locations across Vermont. Visit the Statewide OLLI website to see each meeting location.
Campus OLLI programs range from 1-6 sessions.
Statewide OLLI sites offer 6 – 11 presentations per semester. Visit the Statewide OLLI website to see the exact number offered at each location per semester.
Campus OLLI opens registration at the following times:
Statewide OLLI sites aim to open registration at least 6 weeks before the first program date.
If you require an accommodation related to a disability, please contact Accessibility Services at access@uvm.edu, or (802) 656-7753.
Our target audience is adults, age 50+, but anyone who is 18 and older is welcome to attend our programs.
Sometimes, due to bad weather, instructor illness, or another unforeseen circumstance, we must cancel a class. This rarely occurs. If a class is cancelled, you will be notified via email.
For registration questions, call 802-656-8407 or email noncredit@uvm.edu
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