Please note that effective August 19, 2024, you must have either a UNC Asheville 2024-2025 annual parking permit or a visitor’s permit to park on campus 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year. Visit the Campus Parking for OLLI Members page for instructions on how to purchase an OLLI-subsidized annual parking permit. Daily and monthly visitor permits must be obtained through the UNC Asheville parking site; OLLI does not provide visitor permits.
Winter Catalog
The winter 2025 catalog of courses, programs and events and the winter 2025 College for Seniors course schedule are available by clicking on the buttons below. Please be aware that courses, programs and events are subject to change or cancellation, which may not be reflected in the catalog; the online registration system will always include the most accurate locations and other information about our courses, and this page will always include the most accurate information about programs and events. Consult the schedule of upcoming College for Seniors terms (including term dates, catalog availability and registration).
View Winter 2025 Catalog View Winter 2025 CFS Course Schedule
Program Calendar
Unless otherwise noted, programs take place at the Reuter Center and are free and open to everyone.
Please see UNC Asheville’s expectations of mutual respect and care for all for more information/guidance about maintaining a healthy environment for in-person courses, programs and events.
December
Sunday, December 1
College for Seniors summer 2025 course proposals open
Complete the CFS Summer 2025 Course Proposal form on our Forms page.
Tuesday, December 3, 7 p.m. | World Affairs Council
CANCELED: Partner Program (in-person + online)
The World Affairs Council of Western North Carolina (a chapter of the World Affairs Council of America) offers lectures and discussions meant to educate, inspire and engage the WNC community in international affairs and critical global issues. These lectures are sponsored by the WNC chapter of the World Affairs Council, OLLI at UNC Asheville and the UNC Asheville Department of Political Science. All meetings are offered in person and on Zoom.
Join online via Zoom
Thursday, December 5, 7 p.m. | Astronomy Club of Asheville
POSTPONED: Partner Program: “Club Social”
The Astronomy Club of Asheville offers an interesting lineup of speakers and topics. OLLI members may attend club meetings and stargazes, with club members on hand to advise and assist them in the basics of astronomy and the techniques of observing celestial phenomena.
Read more on the Astronomy Club of Asheville’s website.
Monday, December 6
Deadline to pay College for Seniors winter 2025 tuition (lottery registration)
Log into the OLLI online registration system or call 828.251.6140 to pay outstanding tuition fees.
Monday, December 6
Deadline to request refunds for annual membership and parking for 2024-2025 academic year
Request a refund.
Saturday, December 7, 3:00 p.m. | Reuter Center Singers
Partner Program: “Holiday Concert”
The Reuter Center Singers present a program of holiday songs.
Note: This program will take place offsite at First Baptist Church of Weaverville, 63 North Main Street, Weaverville 28787.
Sunday, December 8, 5:30 p.m. | Carolinas’ Nature Photographers Association
CANCELED: Partner Program: “Annual Holiday Party”
More details to come. To find out more about upcoming meetings and how to join virtually, visit the CNPA website.
Wednesday, December 11, 7 p.m. | WNC Sierra Club
Partner Program: “Holiday Potluck”
The WNC Sierra Club is active in educating leaders, the public and the media about environmental issues at the local, state and federal level in order to promote environmental leadership. All meetings are offered in person and on Zoom. To learn more, visit the Sierra Club’s website.
Note: This program will take place offsite at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville.
Thursday, December 12, 1 p.m.
OLLI Program: “Reconnecting through Hard Times” (online)
Register to attend in this Resources for Resilience program online via Zoom. Read more about Resources for Resilience.
Friday, December 13, late afternoon
Course schedules emailed to College for Seniors winter 2025 lottery registration participants
Monday, December 16, 10 a.m.
College for Seniors winter 2025 open registration begins
Log into the OLLI online registration system.
Friday, December 20, 5 p.m. | Death Café
CANCELED: Partner Program
Death Café is an engaging gathering with storytelling and conversation about a topic that too often alienates people in our death-phobic culture. At Death Café, participants break into small groups of five or six people and discuss personal stories related to the death of loved ones; loss of jobs, relationships or marriages; or loss or death of parts of ourselves. These programs are facilitated by Karen Sanders, Greg Lathrop and Saïd Osio from Third Messenger. Death Café meets in the Reuter Center atrium on the third Friday of each month from 5-6:30 p.m. Learn more about Death Café by visiting the Death Café website, the Third Messenger website, or facebook.com/deathcafeasheville.
Saturday, December 21-Wednesday-January 1
OLLI offices closed for winter break
January
Monday, January 6
Deadline to request a partial scholarship for College for Seniors winter 2025 courses (open registration)
Complete the Winter 2025 Scholarship Request form on our Forms page.
Wednesday, January 8, 2 p.m.
OLLI Program: “Listening Circle Support for Western North Carolina”
Read more about Resources for Resilience.
Friday, January 10, 10 a.m.
New Member Welcome/Returning Member Refresher (in-person + online)
Are you new to OLLI at UNC Asheville and the Reuter Center? Are you returning after being gone awhile? Do you just want to catch up on organizational developments, learn more about volunteering, figure out how things work and meet new people? Come learn about all that OLLI has to offer.
Friday, January 10, 3 p.m.
Deadline to request to drop all College for Seniors winter 2025 courses for a full refund
Complete the Winter 2025 Drop Request form on our Forms page.
Monday, January 13
First day of College for Seniors winter 2025 classes
Monday, January 20
UNC Asheville, the Reuter Center and OLLI offices closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday
No College for Seniors classes
February
Saturday, February 1
Last day to submit a College for Seniors summer 2025 course proposal
Complete the CFS Summer 2025 Course Proposal form on our Forms page.
Friday, February 7, 2-4 p.m.
Information session: “Spring 2025 Theme-Term Preview” (in-person + online)
This spring, in addition to our normal wide array of course topics, we will offer dozens of courses related to the theme “Women, Gender and Social Change.” We invite you to join us for this session to preview the term before spring registration including an introductory talk, sneak peek of courses and related programs, and meet-and-greet with theme-term instructors and presenters.
Registration required; RSVP to attend in person or online. Read more about the theme term.
Monday, February 24
Last day of College for Seniors winter 2025 classes
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