
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 School of Language and Education (OSLE) Riverside campus recently implemented the narration method in teaching ESL, which has been proven to be efficient and productive.
Christian musicians are always looking for scripture verses that mention music and singing. These verses guide us in our song selection and deepen our understanding of how to lead others in worship.
Olivet School of Media and Communications (OSMC) Dean, Senior Professor, and Olivet University Former President Dr. David James Randolph is honored with the namesake library by the school.
The Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies' 2021 Doctoral Colloquium, hosted by Olivet University San Francisco Campus, was concluded on October 22. The colloquium was held in a hybrid format from October 11 to October 22 with doctoral students from all over the globe.
Old Testament assistant professor Dr. Kathy Tran is instructing the course 'Introduction to Biblical Hebrew' as an inductive approach to help students interact with and learn Hebrew naturally.
MBA students at Olivet Business School are developing new business models in the Applied Business Research course.
To gear up toward the academic year 2021-22, Zinzendorf School of Doctoral Studies (ZSDS) convenes a Mentor Training Seminar for their faculty. The seminar was themed "Theological Research Writing" for Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) mentors.
Olivet University held its Convocation Service at the Riverside main campus chapel and virtually online. Students, faculty, family, and friends in the U.S. and from around the world joined the live-streamed event.
Olivet School of Art and Design (OSAD) will host a digital drawing workshop in the Summer quarter. The workshop is open to all, for current students and prospective students interested in taking a sample class at OSAD.
MBA students at Olivet Business School started the Summer quarter with a meaningful project in their Applied Business Research class. The class requires students to brainstorm a real startup idea in groups, conduct in-depth research and analysis, then pitch it to the entire class at the end of the course.
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