Member Options and Benefits
When you become an OLLI Member, you become part of a vibrant and dynamic community of lifelong learners who enjoy learning for the joy of learning!
There are four membership options: Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, and Silver. Membership is good for 365 days from the day you join or renew.
You must have a membership at the Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, or Silver level to register for a multi-session class (e.g., classes that are scheduled for two or more sessions).
You do not need a membership to register for a single-session program (e.g., lecture, workshop, or CONNECTIONS (the documentary film series).
Membership in OLLI is not transferable. Spouses or partners must have their own individual memberships.
All memberships are non-refundable. Membership fees and benefits effective Sept. 1, 2026
Membership Benefits
Emerald Membership
Emerald: $500 • Tax-deductible amount $320
- Access to more than 200 in-person and online classes
- Early registration
- Discounts on courses and lectures
- Invitation to Ringling College special gallery exhibition openings
- Emerald reception with guest speaker
- Invitation to Susan Samelson Lecture
- Invitation to Spring Mixer
- Invitation to member appreciation open house
- Recognition in OLLI Catalog
- Access to OLLI member e-newsletter
- Volunteer opportunities
- Participation in Shared Interest Groups (SIG)
- Subscription to Ringling College Creative Connections Annual Magazine
- Subscription to Ringling College Creative Connections e-newsletter
- 10% Bistro discount
- Free Parking
Sapphire Membership
Sapphire: $250 • Tax-deductible amount $180
- Access to more than 200 in-person and online classes
- Early registration
- Discounts on courses and lectures
- Invitation to Susan Samelson Lecture
- Invitation to Spring Mixer
- Invitation to member appreciation open house
- Recognition in OLLI Catalog
- Access to OLLI member e-newsletter
- Volunteer opportunities
- Participation in Shared Interest Groups (SIG)
- Subscription to Ringling College Creative Connections Annual Magazine
- Subscription to Ringling College Creative Connections e-newsletter
- 10% Bistro discount
- Free Parking
Gold Membership
Gold: $100 • Tax-deductible amount $75
- Access to more than 200 in-person and online classes
- Early registration
- Discounts on courses and lectures
- Invitation to Spring Mixer
- Invitation to member appreciation open house
- Access to OLLI member e-newsletter
- Volunteer opportunities
- Participation in Shared Interest Groups (SIG)
- Subscription to Ringling College Creative Connections e-newsletter
- 10% Bistro discount
- Free Parking
Silver Membership
Silver: $35 • Tax deductible amount $35
- Access to more than 200 in-person and online classes
- Invitation to member appreciation open house
- Access to OLLI member e-newsletter
- Volunteer opportunities
- Participation in Shared Interest Groups (SIG)
- 10% Bistro discount
- Free Parking