Membership Options

You may become a BOLLI member at any time. BOLLI courses and activities are for members only. The one exception is the Brandeis faculty seminars, which are open to the public for a fee.

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Annual Comprehensive Memberships

Twelve-month memberships are available in any registration period and include all BOLLI lectures, lunchtime distinguished speakers series, special interest groups and study groups in the fall and spring. Annual members enjoy a 50% discount on Brandeis faculty seminars. An annual membership is valid for four consecutive seasons. Annual memberships are discounted 5%.

  • Cost: $775
  • 10-week study groups included: 4
  • Discount on Brandeis Faculty Seminars: 50%
Seasonal Comprehensive Memberships

This six-month membership includes all BOLLI lectures, lunchtime distinguished speaker series, special interest groups and study groups in the fall or spring. Seasonal members enjoy a 25% discount on Brandeis faculty seminars. You may purchase a seasonal membership for six-month terms: summer/fall (June 1-Nov. 31), fall/winter (Sept. 1-Feb. 28), winter/spring (Dec. 1-May 31), or spring/summer (March 1-Aug. 31).

  • Cost: $410
  • 10-week study groups included: 2
  • Discount on Brandeis Faculty Seminars: 25%
Lecture and Activities Memberships

This membership entitles you to a variety of lunchtime distinguished speakers series , faculty-led lecture series, a discount on Brandeis faculty seminars and convenient parking. This membership includes frequent member-run discussion groups, film screenings, a writers' guild, and group outings to exciting educational, entertainment and dining destinations in Greater Boston. Lecture and Activities Memberships are available in six- or 12-month durations.

  • Annual
    • Cost: $500
    • Discount on Brandeis Faculty Seminars: 50%
  • Seasonal*
    • Cost: $265
    • Discount on Brandeis Faculty Seminars: 25%

*Special discounted rate of $200 available for Waltham residents.

BOLLI offers trial memberships for new members only. You can try a five-week enrollment during either the fall or spring term or a five-day period during the winter or summer term. Your trial fee can be applied toward the total cost of standard membership options.

  • Fall or Spring
    • Cost: $85
    • One five-session course in the fall or spring term. Five-session courses are denoted with a 5a or 5b designation. 5a indicates that the course runs for the first five weeks of term. 5b indicates that the course runs for the second five weeks of term.
    • Participate in your choice of lunchtime distinguished speakers series and special interest group meetings during the five weeks of your membership.
  • Summer or Winter
    • Cost: $85
    • One five-day lecture series.
    • Participate in all BOLLI community activities, including any programming and special interest group meetings, during your five-day enrollment period.