About Membership Benefits
Membership Benefits for All OLLI-UO Sites
- Stay active and engaged with people who are interesting and interested in the world. Including sharing your knowledge and experience with others.
- Explore unique learning opportunities—without the stress of tests or grades!
- Create your own schedule: attend as many program offerings as you like for a single twelve, six, or three-month duration.
- Access all OLLI-UO programming and delivery formats, no matter your site affiliation. For example, based on your location and schedule, you can choose to attend in-person sessions at any of our three locations, and join any of the field trips or Zoom-delivered classes.
- Gain University of Oregon library access—Eugene and Portland campuses.
Note: At UO the senior audit process is managed through the Office of the Registrar, not through OLLI.
Additional Membership Benefits, by Site
- In Eugene/Springfield, classes are primarily held at the UO Baker Downtown Center.
- Included with your membership is access to the adjacent “CPE Permit Only” parking lot. The digital permit is claimed as a second step, after OLLI registration, and is linked to your vehicle’s license plate number. The registration staff can assist with this process.
- A hot cup of tea or cocoa is always available in the hallway near the classrooms.
- In Central Oregon, classes are held at multiple locations and parking is determined by the venue.
- In Northwest/Portland, parking is available on the UO Portland Campus. You will need to utilize the UO Transportation Services online portal, to obtain a digital Visitor Permit for your specific vehicle.
Who benefits from participating in OLLI-UO?
- Individuals who are nearing retirement, or work part-time, and want to engage in explorations to shape the next phase of their lives.
- People who have recently retired and seek new learning experiences and new social connections in the community.
- Anyone who has recently relocated to a new area and has some flexibility in their schedule to accommodate intellectual and social pursuits.
Who benefits from supporting the OLLI-UO program?
- Any business or resident of our community! Whether it’s your family member, neighbor, or co-worker that participates in lifelong learning, we all benefit from the collective health benefits of flourishing community members.
