
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.

From our Riverside main campus to specialized IT experiences in San Francisco, our specially designed sites are sure to have something for you.

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.
Welcome to Olivet University, where future leaders and scholars are equipped to change the world for Jesus Christ.
Olivet University students from the IT and Design colleges attended this year's Macworld Expo in pursuit of the latest applications, products, and technology. Participating in the event's various workshops, students had a number of sessions to choose from. Industry professionals led the way in demonstrating new software and tools for Actionscipt programming, motion sensor, photography, film editing, and the updated Mac iOS.
Jubilee College of Music Masters students performed at a worship concert in downtown San Francisco’s Sherman Clay & Co. Concert Hall.
The Olivet College of Journalism (OCJ) prepares for its workshop series on video broadcasting and editing. The workshops serve as a supplementary resource to OCJ’s existing media course which offers opportunities for students to utilize current social websites as a media outlet for content. The video workshop series includes a survey of the production pipeline along with hands on learning using editing software for both Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro.
Olivet Institute of Technology (OIT) is collaborating with Olivet College of Business (OCB) to explore features in E-Commerce websites that can lead to online business developments. With an expanding field in online sales, Olivet business students are seeking assistance from IT students to work together in building online stores. The co-work enables them to put into practice the skills learned in both college classrooms.
Olivet students, faculty, and staff paid respects to the late Mrs. Edith Tinder, wife of OTCS Dean Dr. Donald Tinder at the Sun Valley Bible Chapel in Lafayette, California on January 8th. Emails and letters came in from around the world, testifying to Mrs. Tinder’s life as a symbol of vitality and one of God’s beautiful creations.
Olivet University welcomed students, faculty, and guests to its annual New Way Media & Arts Festival hosted by Dr. David James Randolph, Olivet Theological College & Seminary professor. The event featured artworks from Olivet College of Art & Design students, faculty, as well as guest artists ranging from digital art, websites, photography, paintings, and woodblock prints.
As a part of the lecture series for the Ministry Practice program, three of Olivet University’s Lausanne participants spoke to students about their recent experience at the Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization in Cape Town, South Africa.
The Jubilee College of Music (JCM) hosted its semester-end recital at the University’s chapel. This was JCM’s fifth piano recital and first joint concert with BREATHE Academy San Francisco, an affiliated ministry of Olivet University.
Olivet College of Journalism (OCJ) students taking the
Olivet University in collaboration with the Center for Arts, Religion and Education, an affiliate of the Graduate Theological Union (GTU) in Berkeley and Patten University is preparing for its annual arts festival that will bring together works from Christian artists, students, and faculty.
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