OLLI at UNH Course Proposals
Spring 2026 Course Proposal Form - Due 10/3/25 Olli presenter handbook
Thank you for your interest in submitting a course proposal with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of New Hampshire (OLLI at UNH). As a presenter, you play a vital role in the success of our program, and we greatly appreciate your willingness to share your expertise, creativity, and time with our lifelong learning community. It is because of dedicated volunteers like you that OLLI at UNH continues to provide a diverse and enriching curriculum for our members.
Please note that OLLI at UNH is accepting a maximum of 150 course for the Spring 2026 term. Submitting a proposal does not guarantee your proposal will be accepted as a course for the upcoming term. Proposals will be reviewed by our volunteer-led curriculum committees, and final selections will be made based on content balance, scheduling logistics, and member interest.
To help ensure a smooth submission process, please be aware that most fields on the course proposal form are required. The form cannot be saved in progress, so we recommend gathering the following information before you begin:
- It will be helpful to have this information ready as you complete the form.
- Presenter and Co-presenter biographies (500-character count including spaces)
- Course title (75-character count including spaces)
- Course description (800-character count including spaces)
- Days and times you are available to present your course
- Any supplies or materials needed for students to take the course
- For prior presenters and courses, there is an option to request we use the last biography and description on file.
- You are welcome to submit more than one course proposal by submitting a form for each proposal.
- You will receive a confirmation page after submitting your proposal successfully.
- Your proposal form will be shared with your local OLLI Curriculum committee when submitted.
- Once your proposal has been accepted and scheduled, you will be contacted by the OLLI at UNH Administrative team to confirm your participation.
To enhance your experience as a volunteer presenter, we work to provide additional support including timely training, technology resources, and Classroom Assistants or Zoom course moderators.
As a presenter, you are a valuable contributor to the success of our vibrant program. We appreciate your willingness to share your time, talent, and passion as a presenter. It is because of volunteers like you OLLI at UNH can continuously offer an engaging and varied curriculum to our learning community.
For more information on becoming an OLLI at UNH presenter, email olli.office@unh.edu
