Propose a Course

OLLI invites you to share your expertise with our curious and engaged members.

Submit Course Proposal

Whether you have taught for OLLI in the past and are thinking about returning or you have a brand new idea for a course, thank you for sharing your time, knowledge, and interests with OLLI.

Reminder!
Course Proposals Due September 30

Course proposals for Winter 2027 are due Wednesday, September 30.

  • Term dates: January 11 – March 1
  • Registration: scheduled to open approximately December 9

Proposals should be submitted through the Instructor Portal. Sign in or create an account in the Instructor Portal to submit a proposal – this is a separate login from your OLLI member account.

Please review the term dates and deadlines below before submitting your proposal. We encourage you to submit proposals early to allow for scheduling coordination, space planning, and promotional development. Proposals received after the listed deadlines may be considered for a future term.

2026–2027 Academic Year Terms

Term Term Dates Length Proposal Submission Deadline
Fall 2026 September 14 – November 6, 2026 8 weeks June 15, 2026
Winter 2027 January 11 – March 1, 2027 7 weeks September 30, 2026
Spring 2027 March 29 – May 7, 2027 6 weeks January 15, 2027
Summer 2027 – Term 1 June 7 – June 25, 2027 3 weeks TBD
Summer 2027 – Term 2 July 12 – July 30, 2027 3 weeks TBD

Submission Guidelines & Policy Acknowledgment
By submitting a course proposal and agreeing to teach at OLLI at Auburn University, instructors acknowledge and agree to the following:

Educational Alignment
Course content must align with OLLI’s educational mission.

No Promotions
Content must not promote religious or political views or endorse personal products/services for financial gain.

Proposal Review
All proposals are subject to Curriculum Committee approval to ensure compliance with this policy.