Membership Options

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

Lecture and Activities Memberships

This membership entitles you to a variety of lunchtime programs, 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 twelve month durations.

Seasonal Comprehensive Memberships

This six month membership includes all BOLLI lectures, lunchtime programs, 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 the following six month terms: summer/fall (June 1 - November 31), fall/winter (September 1 - February 28), winter/spring (December 1 - May 31), or spring/summer (March 1 - August 31). 

Annual Comprehensive Memberships

Twelve month memberships are available in any registration period and includ all BOLLI lectures, lunchtime programs, 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%.

Fall or Spring Trial Membership 

For only $85, enjoy five full weeks of learning and friendship at BOLLI. This trial offer, for new members only, allows you the unique opportunity to sample BOLLI by enrolling in one five week course and to participate in all BOLLI community activities, including lunch time programming and special interest group meetings, during your five week course enrollment period.  

As an additional benefit, apply your trial fee toward the total cost of standard membership options-- click here for further details.

Summer or Winter Trial Membership

For only $85, enjoy a five day lecture series in the summer or winter. This trial offer, for new members only, allows you the unique opportunity to sample BOLLI by enjoying five sessions of a select lecture series. Trial Members may attend one of the five day lectures marked with an asterisk. Summer and winter trial members are invited to participate in all BOLLI community activities, including any programming and special interest group meetings, during your five day enrollment period.  

As an additional benefit, apply your trial fee toward the total cost of standard membership options-- click here for further details.

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

Financial Aid

Need-based financial aid is available.You may apply for need-based financial aid during the digital registration process, with the opportunity to apply for a 25% or 50% reduction in cost.