The OLLI at Tufts does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission, access to, or operation of our program. If you have a disability and need auxiliary aids or services, please call us at 617-627-5699 at least two weeks before your class begins.

Each offering lists and “Add/ Drop” period in which members may make any changes to their registration plans. The add/drop period for all OLLI courses begins the first day registration opens and closes the Monday before the start of the seasonal term (approximately 4 business days before the start of the seasonal term with the exception of any federal/school holidays). Beyond the Add/ Drop period, please see the Late Registration and Withdrawal policies below for information about how to manage these changes.

The Tufts OLLI program is a membership based program, and a membership fee does apply. The membership year runs annually from July 1 - June 30. Tufts OLLI membership expires annually on June 30. New memberships will be available for purchase on July 1. A membership is required to take part in all aspects of the Tufts OLLI program and access the membership benefits unless otherwise indicated.

Should a course / program be canceled, members are eligible for a full refund of the fees. No notification of withdrawal is required if a class is canceled by OLLI; your refund will be automatically processed to its original form of payment. If an individual session needs to be canceled due to instructor illness or other unplanned reasons, we do our best to schedule a makeup session. Please note that the transition of a course from an in-person format to an online virtual campus format does not qualify as a course cancellation. On-campus courses that are transitioned to the online virtual campus will be adapted to offer the same quality, content and outcome as if they had been offered in-person. If a course needs to be shortened due to any circumstances, a partial refund will be automatically processed to its original form of payment.

Effective June 30, 2022, all newly created, or newly posted video/audio files must have closed captions. Additionally, all synchronous courses and meetings using the zoom, google or other platforms with a built-in captioning feature must enable captioning. Instructors are encouraged to look for captioned videos and audio files with transcripts before making final selection of course materials. Instructors should use the built-in accessibility tools available to them for content production regardless of the modality of the course. Please review the full Tuft’s Captioning Policy here.

Tufts OLLI follows all COVID-19 and other public health directives as decided by Tufts University and found here.

Please see here for the Fair Use Policy/ Tufts University Guidelines to Instructors for Copying and Distributing Copyrighted Materials.

Financial aid is available to those members who provide documentation that their annual income is less than the median income of the city/town in which they reside. This financial aid will include waiving the base membership fee of $75 and 50% off all courses in which they choose to register. Please reach out to the Tufts OLLI Office, osherlli@tufts.edu with any questions or for more information.

If you wish to register for a class after the add/drop period outlined below, please contact the OLLI Offices at Osherlli@tufts.edu to coordinate a time to register (if space is still available).

We reserve the right to photograph or videotape participants and registrants during our programs. By participating in our programs, each participant/registrant agrees that we may, for no compensation, (I) photograph or videotape such participant/registrant; and (ii) reproduce, distribute, display, use or publish such photographs or video images and likeness, with or without such participant/registrant’s name, by any method for any lawful purpose, including for example, such purposes as educational programs, publicity, illustration, recruitment, fundraising, advertising and Web content. Such photographs or video images shall be the exclusive property of the University.

The recording of all virtual and hybrid offerings is allowable unless otherwise arranged/indicated. The automated Zoom announcement of the recording is considered official consent of the recording by all parties. The presenter (i.e. Lunch and Learn presenter, course, leader, etc.) decides if their presentation may be recorded.

• Course Fees:
  • The fees for OLLI classes are fully refundable up until the start time of the 2nd class. After the start time of the second class, no refund will be available. To request a refund, please contact our office at osherlli@tufts.edu. All refunds will be automatically credited to your payment method.
  • Those Silver Tier members who withdraw from one of their free courses will be eligible to enroll in another free course as long as they do not exceed completing two free courses during the membership year (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026).
• Membership Fees:
  • Tufts OLLI membership fees at any tier are non-refundable after purchase. 
• OLLI on the Road Fees:
  • Fees associated with the OLLI on the Road trips are non-refundable after the registration period for each trip ends. The registration periods are unique to each trip, and are included on the registration page.

All classes and events offered by Tufts OLLI are open to OLLI members only unless otherwise arranged or stated on event materials. We understand that there may be more than one member living in a residence and sharing a computer for a virtual offering. In these instances, we ask that each member individually registers for events, study groups, etc

A social community is not just a group of individuals with shared interests; it's a vibrant space that fosters connection, support, curiosity, and collaboration. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Tufts University is a strong community of older learners that is also an important part of the Tufts University community, which is comprised of students and educators of all ages.

Tufts OLLI strives to create an environment that focuses on the following:

• Respect & Kindness: Treat everyone with dignity and respect.
• Constructive Dialogue: Encourage passionate discussions but respect differing views without personal attacks.
• Zero Tolerance for Disrespect: Offensive language, discrimination, or disruptive behaviors are not allowed, and violators may face consequences.
• Inclusive Learning: Provide a welcoming environment where diverse perspectives are valued and ensure a conducive environment for academic and personal development.

All members of the Tufts OLLI community (paid members, course leaders, guest speakers, etc.) will be held accountable to these standards and guidelines. The Program Director, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, will handle any infractions. Violations may result in discontinuation of participation in the program.

Individuals will be able to upgrade to all membership tiers except Gold during the membership year. The new benefits associated with the upgraded tier cannot be retroactively applied during the membership year, i.e. if someone upgrades to a Silver membership during the membership year, any courses already taken will not be refunded to count as the ‘free courses’ associated with this membership tier.

A member may withdraw from a course through the Add/Drop period outlined above. Any refund requests follow the refund policy below.