The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UNC Asheville is an award-winning, internationally-acclaimed learning community dedicated to promoting lifelong learning, leadership, community service and research. Our goal is to enable our members to thrive in life’s second half.

OLLI at UNC Asheville offers a comprehensive array of courses in the arts and sciences in addition to programs on civic engagement, wellness, life transitions and retirement planning. Our programming is open to anyone who is seeking  personal enrichment and a sense of community.

About OLLI

Membership and fees, committees, Inclusion Initiative, Reuter Center and more

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Programs

Courses, life transitions, civic engagement, lectures and workshops

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Getting Started at OLLI

Your toolkit to become a part of our lifelong learning community

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Current Catalog

Summer 2025 courses, programs, workshops and events

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Parking

Parking permit and policy information for OLLI members and campus visitors

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Groups

Shared interest groups, OLLI Authors and Asheville Senior Chorus

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