Lifelong Learning Institute of Virginia Tech

Lifelong Learning Institute of Virginia Tech The Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) of Virginia Tech provides intellectual, cultural, and social experiences for curious adults 50 and older.

Are you eager to learn something you never knew before? Do you enjoy getting together with others to discuss critical national issues, the latest technological breakthroughs, or what inspires an artist? Do other people's passions about literature, art, science, or history ignite your own curiosity? Or perhaps you want to learn how to may your family tree, write a personal memoir, create a better g

arden, or experience the rich cultural history of the region. You can do all of these things, and more, as a member of the Lifelong Learning Institute at Virginia Tech. There are no prerequisites or eligibility requirements, no tests or grades, just great conversations and new experiences shared with others. The Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) at Virginia tech is a member-driven, volunteer organization that draws on the wealth of academic and community resources in the New River Valley to provide intellectual, cultural, and social experiences for curious adults 50 and older. The LLI enjoys the strong support of Virginia Tech, which provides infrastructure (registration, website development, catalog design, office space, classrooms, current and retired faculty, and start-up funding) for the initiative. But LLI is a member organization, run by volunteers committed to meeting the interests of its members throughout the New River Valley. Join us as a learner, volunteer instructor, class assistant, committee member, special interest group leader, or in many other ways. We will need your help to build a rich and rewarding array of offerings in the years to come!

Lots of great classes still have openings with many starting next month! Still time to register for fall!
08/28/2026

Lots of great classes still have openings with many starting next month! Still time to register for fall!

https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/08/outreach-cpe-lli-fall-2026.htmlMatthew Vollmer was recently profiled about his upco...
08/26/2026

https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/08/outreach-cpe-lli-fall-2026.html
Matthew Vollmer was recently profiled about his upcoming LLI class Collaborating with AI: How to Make Artificial Intelligence Your Writing Partner. The class size for this course has recently been increased, so seats are still available. Choose course #5.

The class is one of the Lifelong Learning Institute's nearly 90 ways for older community members to explore something new. Registration is open, and classes begin Sept. 8.

We’re sorry for the inconvenience. Our registration system has experienced intermittent disruptions and is currently res...
08/19/2026

We’re sorry for the inconvenience. Our registration system has experienced intermittent disruptions and is currently responding more slowly than usual due to high demand. We appreciate your patience as we work through the issue. Nearly all classes do not fill immediately. If you can, please wait and come back later to register.

Please note these catalog changes:88. Hamilton: Man and MusicalThis presentation is a recording of the lecture from 2021...
08/18/2026

Please note these catalog changes:
88. Hamilton: Man and Musical
This presentation is a recording of the lecture from 2021.

89. Night is Coming: The Untold Story of African-American Triumph and Tragedy at Christiansburg Institute

Dates remain the same. See our online catalog for descriptions.

Wednesday, August 19, is when registration kicks off for the fall term. Register online or by phone. If you need in-pers...
08/17/2026

Wednesday, August 19, is when registration kicks off for the fall term. Register online or by phone. If you need in-person help, LLI volunteers will be at Warm Hearth Village Activity Center from 9:30-11:00 in Woodland Studio. Come prepared to retrieve an email (laptop, phone). Help is open to everyone.

This is the last day to purchase your term or annual membership in advance of registration opening next week. After toda...
08/14/2026

This is the last day to purchase your term or annual membership in advance of registration opening next week. After today, August 14, you will need to wait until you register for classes and purchase your membership at the same time. This is also the last day to purchase an annual membership at a discounted price. Annual memberships will NOT be available after today. Please note that this date will NOT be extended.

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CPE, 1900 Kraft Drive, Suite 1000
Blacksburg, VA
24061

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

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