Policies
Non-Discriminatory Policy
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is a non-profit educational organization conducted by and for individuals of retirement age which admits students of any race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and nationality. All rights, privileges, programs, and activities are generally accorded or made available to all students at the Institute. OLLI does not discriminate on the basis of gender, class, race, religion, sexuality, nationality, or spirituality in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship programs, and all other OLLI-administered programs. For further information, call (202) 895-4860, or email us at [email protected].
Proof of publication in The Washington Post on June 30, 2025.
PRIVACY POLICY
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at American University is highly sensitive to the privacy interests of members and believes that the protection of those interests is one of its most significant responsibilities. We do not share member information with any outside groups, and we only publish the member directory as a courtesy to members of our learning community. We expect members to adhere to the same policy.
Recording POLICY
Class Recordings
Study Group Leaders (SGLs) determine whether their classes may be recorded and may discontinue recording at any time by contacting the OLLI office. Recordings are available to members registered for the current academic session and remain accessible for two weeks after the session ends. They are posted on the OLLI website under Classes > Semesters/Minis or Shorts by the next business day. Recordings may be viewed but not downloaded, and participant names are not recorded.
OLLI Digital Library
OLLI’s Digital Library offers a growing collection of previously recorded classes. Members registered for any academic session during the current fiscal year (July 1–June 30) have access to the entire library.
Classes may be added to the Digital Library only with the SGL’s recording permission. SGLs who permit recording but do not want their classes included in the permanent library must email [email protected]. Recordings will not be used for other purposes without the SGL’s permission.
OLLI includes copyright notices on recordings to discourage unauthorized use. SGLs may also include copyright notices on their original materials.
Zoom Recording Notice
Zoom participants are notified when entering a recorded class and consent to recording by remaining in the meeting. Participants who prefer not to be recorded may turn off their cameras and refrain from speaking or using chat. Zoom also advises that the account owner and authorized participants or recording apps may access, record, or share meeting content.
REFUND POLICY for study groups
OLLI reserves the right to cancel any study group, June Mini, or Short. Members registered in a study group, June Mini, or Short that is canceled will be notified immediately so that they may select an available alternate.
The office must receive requests for refunds, in writing (email is fine), no later than close of business the Friday of the second week of the semester (or first week, if for the June Minis). A $10 processing fee will be assessed.
REFUND POLICY FOR Shorts
The office must receive requests for refunds, in writing (email is fine), no later than close of business on the Friday before the Shorts week. A $10 processing fee will be assessed
WEATHER
OLLI follows American University’s weather policy. If AU closes, online classes will continue as scheduled, hybrid classes will meet online only, and in-person classes will move online when possible. Makeup sessions will be arranged for classes unable to meet online. If AU has a delayed opening, all OLLI classes will meet at their regularly scheduled times.