Register for membership, classes, events & special interest groups (SIGs)

  • Spring 2026 workshops are still open for registration!
  • OLLI Membership is required for course registration. Membership costs $35 and is valid from July 1–June 30.
  • Please note: OLLI cannot accept cash or checks as a form of payment. We can only process the following credit cards: Visa, Discover, and Mastercard.
OLLI Online Registration (opens in new window)

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To register for courses or workshops, you will need to:

  1. Sign in to your OLLI account.
    • If you’re new or returning since 2024, you will need to create a new account.
  2. Purchase an OLLI membership for the year.
  3. Register for the course/workshop.

How To Create an OLLI Account

Welcome to OLLI! If you are new to OLLI or are a returning member who has not registered since 2024, you will need to create a new account.

The Create New Account section asking for Username, Password, Retype of password, Email, and Retype of email.
  • Create a Username. We recommend your email address.
  • Create a password. This must be a minimum of eight characters. It is case sensitive. You may use any combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and special characters (!@#$%^&*-+=|?/\).
    • You can click on the “eye” icons to see your password as you type.
  • Add your email address.
  • Click Create Account.
  • A form will pop up asking for contact information. Please enter:
    • Name
    • Address
    • Phone
    • Date of Birth
    • Emergency Contact Information
  • Check over the information, then click Submit at the bottom of the form.
  • You will be returned to the Registration Home page. You will see your name in the banner image:
Screenshot of the Registration website banner with the Welcome section highlighted

Don’t see your name?

If you don’t see your name, you are not signed in. Please try to sign in by clicking the Sign In. If you created a new account but left the site before paying your membership, you will want to sign in using the Existing Account option.

Questions?

Call the OLLI Office at (207) 780-4406.

How to Sign in to Your Existing Account

If you are new to OLLI or are a returning member who has not registered since 2024, you will need to create a new account. Please see the Create an Account tab.

The Sign In to Existing Account section with a place to enter Username and Password.
  • Enter your Username and Password. You can click on the eye in the Password box to see your password as you type.
    • If you forgot your Username, use the Find My Username link.
    • If you forgot your Password, use the Reset My Password link.
  • Click Sign In. You will return to the Registration Homepage. Check that your name appears in the top left of the page next to “Welcome.” If you see your name, you have successfully signed in.
    • If you don’t see your name, you are not signed in. Try signing in again and be sure to click Submit.
Screenshot of the Registration website banner with the Welcome section highlighted

How to Purchase an OLLI Membership

Screenshot of the Registration website banner with the Registration Home button highlighted.
  • Scroll to the bottom of the page and select the Membership option in the grid.
A grid of options including Membership, Courses and Workshops, SAGE Lecture Series, Special Interest Groups, Trips & Travel, and Special Events
  • On the Membership page, scroll down to see the Membership Fee selection.
  • Click the Add to Cart button.
A screenshot of the Membership purchase screen highlighting the Add to Cart button
  • You will see Your Cart open on the right-hand side. Click Check Out and pay with your credit card – or continue shopping for courses/workshops and pay at once.
The Your Cart screen with the Check Out button highlighted

Thank you!!!

How to Register for an OLLI Course or Workshop

  • You can register for OLLI classes and workshops with a paid current membership or if you add a current membership to your cart. Start on the Registration Home page (opens in new window).
    • Confirm your name still appears in the upper left.
  • Find courses and workshop:
    • Scroll to the bottom of the page and select the category you would like to browse.
    • If searching for courses, you will see search options by:
      • Topic Areas
      • Schedule (days of the week and time block)
      • Osher Online
      • Delivery Style (in-person or Zoom)
    • Or you can search a specific course name by clicking on the Search button in the banner at the top of the page.
  • Add the course(s)/workshop(s) you would like to your cart and check out.
    • If you don’t see an Add to Cart button:
      • Registration may not yet be open.
      • You may not be signed in.
      • You may need to renew or add your annual membership to your shopping cart.
  • Be sure to note if the course you are signing up for is in-person, remote, hybrid (both in-person and remote concurrently), or blended (some sessions in-person and some sessions remote).
A screenshot of the icons representing in-person, remote, hybrid, and blended courses.

Alternative to Online Registration

The fastest and most efficient way to register is using the online registration system. If you need an alternative, complete the form included in the printed course catalog. You can then scan and e-mail it to olliatusm@maine.edu, drop it off at the OLLI office in 210 Wishcamper Center, USM Portland Campus, or mail it to OLLI at USM, PO Box 9300, Portland, ME 04104.

Need a printed catalog? Call or email the OLLI Office and we’ll mail one to your home!