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August 10, 2026

OLLI at SOU Summer Office Hours

Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (closed Fridays)

The OLLI office will close at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 12, for the OLLI Open House! Come find us at the SOU Stevenson Union.



Please note: Paper membership forms and course requests received at noon or after on Aug. 12 will be processed the next business day (August 13).

Priority Registration Now Live!

Priority Registration runs Aug. 10-Aug. 21. Visit the Catalog/Register page to request and prioritize up to three courses. Remember the waitlist is ordered by the date a time that a course request was initially processed. View our Priority Registration Guide (PDF) for a reminder on the process.

Registering online is the fastest way to get into the courses you want!

• View the Priority Registration Tutorial on YouTube.

Important Registration Site Update!

Due to a recent security update with our registration database, you may be prompted to update your password upon initial login to request courses. Current password requirements are: at least eight characters including one number, one capital letter and one special character.

OLLI at SOU Open House This Wednesday!

Our 11th Annual OLLI Open House will be held this Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1-4 p.m. on the main floor of the SOU Stevenson Union.

This free, public event debuts OLLI's 2026-27 academic year and so much more. You can preview approximately 160 fall courses and numerous member programs and activities, interact with OLLI instructors, visit exhibits of SOU programs and community partners, enjoy delicious free refreshments and enter to win valuable door prizes.

Register in advance so there are enough refreshments and to receive more details closer to the date. Free parking is provided in SOU Lot 36. Bring your friends!

Please note: No Priority Registration requests will be processed during the Open House on Aug. 12. Members are advised to submit their course requests online.

Winter Course Proposal Period: Aug. 1-31

The Winter 2027 Course Proposal Form is live through August 31st! OLLI instructors deliver more than just a course, they help to build our vibrant community that keeps lifelong learners young and curious at heart.

Winter term runs Jan. 4-March 12 and is a great time to beat the cold and offer an online course. If you're new to teaching online, we will provide support and training.

While you have three more weeks to propose a winter course, submitting the proposal early gives our Curriculum Committee and office staff more time to support you. Email apcoleman2019@gmail.com with any questions.

OLLI Raider Fans SIG

Get an inspiring, behind-the-scenes look at SOU athletics straight from the coaches and student athletes in our monthly programs from 3:30-4 p.m. at the SOU Campbell Center.

• Monday, Aug. 10: Sports Administration with Bobby Heiken, Associate Athletic Director, and Josh McDermott, Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information.
• Monday, Aug. 24: Football Coach Berk Brown and student athletes

View more information and register for 2026-27!

*SIG registration is not part of the Priority Registration period and is available with an active membership. Membership for the 2026-27 academic year is now available.

Important Upcoming Dates

• Aug. 1-31: Winter 2027 course proposal period
• Monday, Aug. 10: Fall priority registration begins (9 a.m.)
• Wednesday, Aug. 12: OLLI at SOU Open House (1-4 p.m.)
• Friday, Aug. 21: Fall priority registration ends (4 p.m.)
• Friday, Aug. 28: Fall priority registration results emailed
• Monday, Aug. 31: Fall open registration begins (9 a.m.)
• Monday, Sept. 7: Labor Day (office closed)
• Monday, Sept. 14: Fall term begins
• Saturday, Sept. 26: Back to School All Member Breakfast (9-11 a.m.)

Lifelong Learning Opportunities

Southern Exposure, published Tuesday, Aug. 4

Complete a quick SOU student survey regarding community interest in STEAM based workshops at ScienceWorks.

OLLI at SOU Summer Office Hours

Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

olli@sou.edu • 541-552-6048