NOTABLE REASONS TO BE AN OLLI MEMBER

  • Lectures in such diverse topics as music, history, sports, medicine, finance, gardening, and foreign travel.

  • Discussions of film, opera, books, poetry, world affairs, domestic events, transitioning to retirement, taxes, and investments.

  • Collaborations with CSUF faculty and students - mentoring and tutoring students, delivering classroom lectures, sharing your life and work experiences, consulting with faculty, and much more.

  • Classes in computers, Spanish, French, German, Italian, drawing, ceramics, watercolor, bridge, digital photography and more.

  • Organized activities including tennis and chorus.

  • Special events such as local day trips and socials.

  • Admission to the CSUF Library and auditing many CSUF classes without additional fees. You do not need to take exams or complete assignments as an auditor. Free admission for an OLLI member plus a guest at all CSUF sporting events.

  • Involvement in the organization including planning and executing its operation and activities, as well as teaching.

  • Accessibility to CSUF's plays, concerts and the Wellness and Balance Clinic.
  • Exercise opportunities as an affiliate member in CSUF's recreation program: racquetball & tennis courts, exercise room, aerobics and swimming pool.

  • Social Activities: potluck suppers, picnics, general meetings, open house gatherings and holiday events.
  • Obtain a CSUF Library card by presenting your OLLI-CSUF card at the Titan Desk in the Pollak Library. Just show your Titan card to enjoy some other fringe benefits:
    • Pay student prices at the Titan Shops for clothing, supplies, gifts, computers, software and accessories.

    • Receive food discounts in eateries on campus and at the Marriott Hotel.
    •  
    • Once you have your CSUF Library card, go to the Parking & Transportation Office (P on the campus map) to pick up an OCTA U-pass.
       
  • Your OLLI parking permit can be used to park at any student parking lot, including the parking structures. If you have a handicap parking permit AND an OLLI parking permit, you may also park in faculty/staff parking if no handicap parking spaces are available.