OLLI Member Benefits
Auburn University Community ID Card
OLLI members who have paid the $50 membership dues for the current OLLI year may obtain an AU Community ID card. The cost to receive the AU Community ID card is an additional $25. The procedures outlined below should be followed to obtain this card. You must have an active AU Community ID card to audit Auburn University credit courses, obtain an AU parking permit, and use the AU libraries.
OLLI membership is for the calendar year, August 1 – July 31, with dues and academic fee paid annually. AU Community ID cards are automatically renewed when you renew your OLLI membership each year. AU Community ID cards become invalid on September 30 of the year that you do not renew your OLLI membership.
To request an AU Community ID card complete the form using this link: Request to obtain an AU Community ID card
The OLLI staff will submit your request to Auburn University Identity Management prior to your visit to ID Card Services in the Harold Melton Student Center, Suite 1301 in Auburn. Once you receive the "Approval Granted" email from olli@auburn.edu, you may go to The Onboarding Center to obtain an AU Community ID card."
AU Parking Permit
Short term parking permits are available to OLLI members who have an active AU Community ID card. The request is made at the same time, using the same process, and information as was used to request the AU Community ID card. Once you have obtained an AU Community ID card, you may go to parking services to pay for a campus parking pass.
AU Library Information
OLLI members with a valid AU Community ID card may use the Auburn University libraries. The request is made at the same time, using the same process, and information as was used to request the AU Community ID card. Once you have obtained your AU Community ID card and have taken care of your parking permit, you may go the Draughon Library, second floor circulation desk and ask to activate your AU Community ID card so that you can use it as a library card.
Auburn University Bookstore
The Auburn University Bookstore provides a 10% discount for OLLI members on certain items when you show your AU Community ID card or OLLI name tag.
Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers
Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers provides a 10% discount for OLLI members when you show your OLLI name tag. Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers is located at 149 East Magnolia Avenue, Suite A in Auburn.
Tiger Transit
With your AU Community ID card or your OLLI name tag, you are eligible to ride Tiger Transit. The Tiger Transit website provides information about schedules, stops, pick-up places, and game day services. All of the routes have wheel-chair accessibility. Remember that Tiger Transit is not a city bus service; its routes are primarily limited to on-campus, except for pick up at student housing and for game day pick up at off-campus locations listed on the website.
Village Friends
OLLI members who have paid dues for the current OLLI year receive a 10% discount on the annual membership to Village Friends. Mention your OLLI membership and show your current year OLLI name tag during your Village Friends orientation to receive the discount.
Max Fitness
OLLI members who have paid dues for the current OLLI year are eligible to join Max Fitness of Auburn at discounted rate of $25 per month with only a 6-month contract requirement. The OLLI package waives the $49 enrollment fee, reduces the normal 18-month commitment to 6 months and reduces the monthly fee by 17%. Show your current year OLLI name tag when signing up at Max Fitness to receive the discount.
Note: OLLI members with Silver Sneakers benefits on their insurance or Medicare plan can join Max Fitness for FREE.
Special Interest Groups and Workshops
OLLI members can join Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and participate in hands-on workshops led by OLLI instructors and community partners. Access to SIGs and workshops do not require academic term fees. Some workshops may have additional costs for program materials.
Jule Collins Smith Museum Store
OLLI members who have paid dues for the current OLLI year receive a 5% discount on all regularly priced merchandise. Sale and consignment items are not included. Mention your OLLI membership and show your current year OLLI name tag at checkout to receive the discount.
Gogue Performing Arts Center
OLLI members receive a 10% discount on tickets for GPAC presented performances in the full season including season and series subscriptions. An account has been created for current year OLLI members and the discount has been automatically applied to your account.
Visit https://goguecenter.auburn.edu/. Click “Purchase Tickets” then click “Login.” Near the center of the page, click “or use our standard login.” Enter your email address and password in the fields that appear and click “Login.”
Once logged in, you should see your name in the upper left-hand side, and OLLI Member on the right-hand side as an active promotion. Select the performance for which you would like to purchase tickets. Under the selected performance, click the area of the map in which you would like to sit.
Note: the color of the map corresponds to the number of tickets available in that area. Green – excellent availability, Blue – good availability, Yellow – limited availability
Once you’ve clicked an area of the map, you will then be able to select specific seats. Be sure to choose the OLLI member ticket type after selecting your seat(s). You will not receive your discount if you select the Full Price ticket.
Note: for General Admission events, a map will not appear. You will select the number of tickets from “General Admission” that you’d like to purchase.
Once you have selected all your seats, click “Add to Order” on the right side of the page. Review your selected seats, then click “continue” at the bottom of the page. Choose your delivery method, review your billing details, then click “continue”. Do not enter shipping information. Enter your payment information and click “Buy."
For more information or assistance, please contact Cheri Lumpkin at olli@auburn.edu or 334-844-3146 or the GPAC box office at gpactickets@auburn.edu or 334-844-8497.
Last Updated: June 18, 2024