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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Carnegie Mellon, formerly the Academy for Lifelong Learning at Carnegie Mellon (A.L.L.), is a gathering of people eager to extend their mature years by attending non-credit, peer-led classes in the dynamic, creative atmosphere of an outstanding university.

Osher at Carnegie Mellon offers three semesters of classes, Winter/Spring, Summer and Fall. Each semester has two sessions. A course catalog is mailed to members before the start of classes. Approximately 70–90 classes are offered per semester, including courses in literature, history, dance, politics, astronomy, current events, art, health, drama and theater, cooking, great novels, computers, philosophy, geography, music and poetry. Most classes meet once per week for six sessions.

The tuition fee is $50/semester, which includes an unlimited number of classes. A registration form is included with the course catalog.

After the registration period has ended, a confirmation letter is mailed to members. Due to the popularity of some classes, lotteries for course attendees are held.

The Curriculum Committee works diligently on finding provocative study leaders for our classes. Courses are normally held during daylight hours and most classes meet on campus. Osher has two dedicated classrooms in Wean Hall and utilizes the Martha Orringer conference room in Hunt Library for smaller classes. Off campus class locations include the City Theater, Dance Alloy, Friends Meeting House, Rodef Shalom Temple and the Squirrel Hill Library.