Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

UD by the Sea

UD by the Sea—A four-day OLLI event at Rehoboth Beach

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UD by the Sea—A four-day OLLI event at Rehoboth Beach

Kick off your summer with a fun learning event at UD by the Sea!

Save the date for 2026!
MAY 19-22, 2026 (Tuesday through Friday)

Atlantic Sands Hotel and Conference Center
1 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Designed by and for OLLI members, UD by the Sea provides OLLI members and guests with programming, activities and social time in Rehoboth Beach. Registration is open to the public, as well as all past and current OLLI members and guests!

Event sponsors invited — click here for details!

PHOTO GALLERY: PAST UD BY THE SEA EVENTS

Join us at UD by the Sea for:

  • Attendance at two days of topical programs with guest speakers
  • A choice of eight educational programming tracks
  • Opening reception with entertainment and cash bar
  • Continental breakfast on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings
  • Games and social activities
  • Fun at the beach, new memories and friends!

Preview this year’s learning tracks:

  • Farm to Table
  • Ecology and Evolution
  • Lighthouses and Shipwrecks
  • International Affairs
  • More tracks being added; more details and track descriptions coming soon!
  • Tracks with offsite components include transportation, are held rain or shine and can require walking on trails and unpaved surfaces. Moderate individual mobility required. Some tracks may require an additional fee for supplies or specific activities. Details coming soon.

How to register

2026 details coming soon

  • UD by the Sea registration fee
    • There will be a discounted rate for active OLLI members: OLLI members are considered active if they registered for UD OLLI membership during the fall 2025 or spring 2026 semesters); and a guest rate or non-OLLI-member rate: limit of one guest registration per OLLI member.
    • Additional fees are applicable for some tracks. Please carefully note any additional fees in the descriptions above.
    • Registration fee does not include hotel accommodations.
  • Prior OLLI participation is not necessary in order to register for UD by the Sea.
  • Select your desired program track when you register. Space is limited per track and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Payment is required upon registration.

Refund and cancellation policy — For registrants wishing to cancel their UD by the Sea registration, a full refund is available for written requests received through March 31, 2026. After this date, and through May 6, 2026, the refund amount will be 50% of the total amount paid for UD by the Sea registration. After May 6, a refund is not available. In case of cancellation requests due to illness, an exception to the policy can be made. Neither the University of Delaware or the OLLI program is responsible for any costs incurred as a result of program cancellation or schedule changes. All refund requests must be made in writing.

Atlantic Sands Rehoboth
Atlantic Sands Hotel and Conference Center, 1 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach, Del. 19971

Accommodations

Participants are responsible for accommodations, with the option to make reservations directly with the Atlantic Sands Hotel, or other lodging arrangements if desired. It is not recommended for participants to make any hotel arrangements before their UD by the Sea registration is confirmed. 

UD by the Sea registrants receive discounted room rates at the Atlantic Sands Hotel and should make reservations directly with the Atlantic Sands Hotel following registration confirmation. Participants may make other lodging arrangements if desired.

Discounted room rate (single or double occupancy): Coming soon. Participants will receive the UD by the Sea Event Discount Code to share with the hotel after registration for UD by the Sea. At that time, reservations should be made directly with the hotel by calling 302-227-2511. 


Health and safety guidelines

Full vaccination strongly recommended — While OLLI or UD by the Sea participants are no longer required to provide proof of full vaccination in order to attend in-person classes or events, UD and OLLI strongly recommend that all OLLI members, volunteers, visitors and staff remain up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccination as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


For more information

For questions or additional details about this event, email tlmarino@udel.edu or call 302-645-4111.


Thank you to our 2025 sponsors! 

      Long & Foster, Carol Materniak sponsor logo    Compass RE logo         Delaware Art Museum logo         Charles Schwab logo 


Sponsors invited

Event sponsors invited — click here for details!

We invite you to join us and help support this exceptional program and social event.