Memberships and Approvals

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.
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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.
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State of California Institutional Approval

Olivet University operates and grants certificates and degrees with authorization from the State of California’s Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). Approval to operate means compliance with state standards as set forth in this chapter. For more information about BPPE visit www.bppe.ca.gov.
State of Tennessee

Olivet University dba The Jubilee School is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. In order to view job placement and graduation information on the programs offered by The Jubilee School, please visit www.tn.gov/thec/ and click on the Authorized Institutions Data button.
Institutional Accreditation

Olivet University is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) to award Certificates, Bachelor, Master's and Doctorate degrees. Olivet University is listed here in the ABHE directory of member institutions.

Olivet University is currently on warning status. Please find accreditation status update here.

ABHE is recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Contact the ABHE Commission on Accreditation at 5850 T.G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 130 Orlando, FL 32822; call 407-507-0808; or visit www.abhe.org.
Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)

Olivet University is listed here by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in the database of institutions accredited by recognized U.S. accrediting organizations. For more information about CHEA visit www.chea.org.
World Evangelical Alliance (WEA)

Olivet University has Global Partner Membership status with the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), the world’s largest evangelical body. Olivet University is listed here in the WEA directory of Global Partners. For more information about the WEA visit www.worldevangelicalalliance.org.
National Association of Evangelicals (NAE)

Olivet University is a member of the academic institutions body of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) For more information about the NAE visit www.nae.net.
State of Florida

Olivet University operates under a religious exemption and without governmental oversight in the State of Florida.