New Members
Getting Started at OLLI
Welcome to OLLI at NC State!
We are happy you are here. We hope that you will enjoy being an OLLI member for years to come. We will make sure that you have all of the information you need to have a great first experience with us – whether your first enrollment is in a class, a lecture, a study trip, special event or a special interest group.
Basics
Create an online account
Visit the OLLI online registration site to create an account to purchase annual membership and to register for courses and lectures. There is no fee to create an account.
Become a member
Read about annual membership and benefits, then visit the OLLI online registration site to join.
First Day of Class
Parking
Visitor Parking
- The McKimmon Center has over 700 free visitor parking spaces that are outlined in green.
- Here is a link to the McKimmon Center Parking Map.
- As a conference and training canter, the McKimmon Center occasionally experiences Heavy Parking days. These days will be communicated in a variety of ways to the affected OLLI participants. Parking attendants are normally on site to assist with parking.
Handicapped Parking
- There are 9 handicapped spaces located on the side of the building closest to Western Boulevard.
- If you have a handicapped placard and need to park closer, please call the OLLI office at 919-515-5782.
- Note: The verbiage on the handicapped signs can be misleading. You do NOT need a McKimmon guest pass or permit to park in a handicapped spot. You do need to have a handicapped placard. Click here for a picture of the signage.
- There are 2 handicapped spaces located in the Employee Only lot next to the OLLI classrooms. A special permit is required to use these spots. Please fill out this Parking Permit Request form to request a permit from the OLLI office. Spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis once you receive the permit.
Getting to the OLLI Classrooms
The majority of OLLI courses are held at the McKimmon Center (1101 Gorman Street) in room 11/12 or room 13.
The OLLI classrooms are located on the side of the building opposite Western Blvd (near the solar house).
If the course is not being held at the McKimmon Center, the location will say OLLI offsite.
Some of the larger lectures will be held in one of the larger McKimmon Center conference rooms. The location for those lectures will be listed as TBA in the course catalog and an email will be sent to all participants prior to the lecture with a room location.
Most study trips meet in the lobby at the front of the McKimmon Center before boarding a bus to take them to their destination.
Accessing your Schedule
Need to verify what you’re registered for? You can view the courses you are signed up for by:
- Going to Reporter
- Logging in to your Brickyard Account
- Clicking on the Courses and Events box in the middle of your home screen
- Your courses will be listed under ‘Upcoming Courses’.
Communications
Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram
See what’s going on each week and to get previews of upcoming events.
Visit our Events and Socials page
Check out the NC State OLLI Events and Socials page to stay connected and discover exciting upcoming activities.
View our OLLI News articles
Stay up to date with the latest news from OLLI at NC State. View messages from the director and explore upcoming events, new classes and study trips.
Engagement and Networking
Browse our course catalog
Explore the OLLI at NC State Course Catalog to find engaging classes that match your interests and curiosity.
Explore volunteer opportunities
OLLI is always in need of volunteers to serve on advisory committees, to assist instructors as Class Ambassadors or Hosts, to help fellow members with registration, and more. This is a great way to get connected and to make new friends.
Join Special Interest Groups
OLLI’s special interest groups are a great way to share common interests and meet other OLLI members. These are member-organized groups; you must have an active OLLI membership to participate.
Note: There may be waitlists for the Special Interest Groups.
Tools and Resources
Learn about financial assistance
Learn about NC State OLLI’s financial assistance options—making lifelong learning more accessible for everyone.
OLLI Financial Assistance
Questions?
Contact our office by calling 919.515.5782 or email us at olli_info@ncsu.edu. Our staff is always happy to help with questions!