Age-Friendly University

Learning Opportunities

Senior Citizen Audit 

Florida residents who are 60 years of age or older prior to the first day of classes in the term of registration may enroll on a space available basis in certain undergraduate and graduate courses without paying fees.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)

A peer learning organization established in 1993, OLLI-USF serves more than 1,400 members annually through learning and social activities for active older adults and has increasingly enrolled emeritus faculty and staff. It offers more than 300 classes each year in the liberal arts and technology training and organizes a free lecture series that is open to the public.

OLLI-USF is a division of University Community Partnerships – an auxiliary program that is funded through membership fees and other external sources of revenue. It is one of eight locations in Florida. There are 125 OLLI programs at universities nationwide.

Lifelong Learners of USF

Senior Scholars Canvas group is an online-only community open to persons enrolled as Senior Citizen Auditor attending USF. Those enrolled will automatically see tab to join this Canvas group on your course dashboard. 

Lifelong Learners of USF is a student organization that promotes intergenerational interaction between seniors, adult students, and younger students with activities and events. 

Goals aim to: 

1) Cultivate a sense of community among non-traditional-age students, empowering them to engage actively and meaningfully in campus life.
2) Bridge the generation gap by facilitating an enriching exchange of ideas and experiences between older and younger students, nurturing personal growth, and broadening perspectives.
3) Champion the value of lifelong learning, positively impacting society by promoting continuous personal and professional development.
4) Advocate for the inclusion of issues relevant to non-traditional-age students within the administrative and academic framework of the University of South Florida.

Lifelong Learners of USF recently received the award for USF Outstanding student organization of the year (2023-24).