Olivet University is a warm and friendly place to pursue a serious Christian education. Olivet University students come from a wide range of age groups, geographical areas, educational backgrounds, and cultural heritages.
All applicants to Olivet University should evidence strong Christian character, potential for effectiveness in Christian ministry, and the scholastic ability and emotional maturity to handle a higher education experience.
Olivet professors understand their academic work to be in the service of the church. Most faculty members have experienced ministry first-hand and all are currently engaged in the life of the church from the local to the national level.
As a Christian institution, we strive to create and promote an atmosphere consistent with the Christian faith, which encourages the student to develop his/her fullest potential, both in and out of the classroom.
Olivet Theological College & Seminary held a three-day Christmas retreat from 23rd December at the Riverside main campus. The retreat was opened to all at Olivet University. Through the bible messages, students and staff mediated on the birth of Christ and how it relates to their personal life.
Christmas is the season to remember and share God's love, Olivet School of Art and Design is going to reach out to friends and neighbors in a special way through the Winter Art Show.
Cross-cultural mission is an area of great interest especially to Olivet University students around the world. During the doctoral colloquium of the Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies at its Riverside