The new payment structure brings our UDOLLI program in alignment with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute best practices. Reporting annual membership to Osher is a requirement of our endowment fund that helps to run the operations of our program. Charging a small annual membership helps us to identify specific membership while giving participants the option to participate in the terms they choose to, rather than charging a large sum for a full year membership/tuition as one fee as many OLLIs do across the country. Our new pricing structure was set by UD administration as a means to keep our program sustainable. While we know that price increases are never wanted, this step was necessary to ensure the UDOLLI program can continue well into the future.

UDOLLI Membership & Benefits

Membership Requirement
UDOLLI is a member-driven organization. To register for any UDOLLI course, you must hold a current membership. Annual membership is $40 and can be purchased through our online registration system.

Membership Benefits

As a UDOLLI member, you enjoy a wide array of benefits both within the program and across the University of Dayton community:

UDOLLI Course Access

• Register for an unlimited number of courses each term (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer) for a flat term fee of $100 per term in Fall, Winter and Spring and $50 for Summer.
• Courses cover a wide range of topics including literature, history, political science, art, wellness, and more.
• All courses are non-credit, with no tests or grades—just learning for the joy of it.

Special Events & Travel

• Invitations to UDOLLI and Continuing Education events such as:
  • Duane W. Chapman Senior Symposium
  • Senior Fellows Program (graduate/undergraduate course auditing)
  • New Horizons Music Ensembles
  • Elderhostel programs
• Discounted rates for most special events and travel opportunities.
• Access to Osher Online, featuring engaging Zoom-based learning experiences. These may incur an additional registration fee.
• Participate in domestic and international travel opportunities, specially curated for lifelong learners.

University of Dayton Privileges

• Enjoy UD community events: lectures, recitals, art exhibitions, and cultural programs.
• Access to campus amenities:
  • Roesch Library
  • Barrett Dining Room (faculty dining in Kennedy Union)
  • RecPlex fitness center (additional membership fee required)
  • UD Bookstore, campus coffee shops, and ArtStreet Café

Identification

• Your UDOLLI name badge, received at your first seminar, serves as your ID and grants access to campus benefits.

Get Involved

UDOLLI is member-led and member-powered. As a member, you can:

• Help shape programming, special events, and travel opportunities.
• Contribute to newsletters, catalogs, and communications.
• Volunteer in roles that support the planning and operation of our vibrant learning community.

We recently changed to a new registration system as of July 2025.

If you haven’t registered since then, you’ll need to create a new account in the new system—even if you had an account before.

The good news is, you can still use the same email address and same password you used before, if you'd like.

For step-by-step instructions, please visit this page:
How to Get Started – UDOLLI Registration Help

If you run into any trouble or would like personal assistance, don’t hesitate to contact our office — we’re happy to help!

Yes! You do not need to do anything ahead of the registration date/time of opening. However, if you want to check out and register for seminars in the most expedient manner, you should plan to have these steps taken care of before the opening time of registration.

Yes! Once you begin the registration process and add a course to your cart, your spot is held while you complete your registration.

Please note: Your cart will hold your spot for only about 1 hour, so be sure to complete your registration before closing your computer or browser to avoid losing your place.

Yes, you’re welcome to pay as you go — one step at a time.

Before you can register for any seminars, make sure the following are already in your cart or previously purchased, based on your membership type:

• Annual Members: You’ll need both the annual membership fee and the term fee.
• Life Members: Your one-time payment covers the membership and term fees. You only need to pay a fee if there are extra fees associated with a seminar or special event. Contact us if you’re unsure.
• Moderators or UD Faculty/Staff Retirees: You only need to pay the membership fee — no term fee required.

Parking permits are paid each term. Only current moderators receive a parking permit at no charge.

If you’re unsure about your membership type or what you need to pay, we’re happy to assist!

Moderators receive a four-term discount that covers their term fees.
 

• If you were a moderator before Fall 2025 (no earlier than Winter 2025): Sign up for an Annual Membership. Then contact us for a discount code.
• If you're teaching this upcoming term and don’t have an active membership: Sign up for a Moderator Membership to start your four-term benefit.
• If you're not teaching in the upcoming term: Sign up for an Annual Membership for now. When you return to teaching, let us know and we’ll update your membership.

As always, if you’re unsure or need help, we’re just a phone call or email away!

Parking permits are only provided to those who are actively moderating (that is, currently scheduled to teach in the upcoming term).

For example, if you're not teaching this upcoming term but were a moderator last term, you would not receive a parking permit at this time. You would need to purchase one.