Olivet University

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.
- Spiritual Formation
- Christian Service
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.
- Spiritual Formation
- Christian Service
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.

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SAN FRANCISCO LOCATION

Olivet University re-located from downtown San Francisco to Mill Valley, just over the Golden Gate Bridge, during the summer of 2018. The campus is less than 10 minutes away from San Francisco, and was the former home of the Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. This is a world-class location that was once considered as a possible site of the United Nations following World War II.

The campus itself is comprised of a large academic building, administrative building, theological library, men’s dorms, women’s dorms, athletic field, and a large number of available on-site residential housing.

We are grateful to continue the long heritage of Christian theological instruction at this site, and intend to raise a generation of Christian students and workers for service in the Kingdom of God.

Location: 201 Seminary Drive Mill Valley, CA 94941
Phone: (415) 371-0002
Email: admissionssf@olivetuniversity.edu

Full Programs Available:

Master of Divinity
Doctor of Ministry
Doctor of Philosophy in Global Theological Studies

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About the Area

Student attending the Olivet University San Francisco Campus are minutes and hours away from world class destinations. Nationally protected beaches and coastline, alpine snow suitable for skiing and snowboarding near beautiful Lake Tahoe, and hundreds of miles of hiking trails traversed by John Muir himself, await just outside the doorstep of our campus.

For students who prefer the urban environment, we are located a half hour away from downtown San Francisco. After a short trip over the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge, students have access to a wide range of cultural and social activities. We are situated in a calm suburban environment, with one of the world’s bustling metropolises next-door, meaning that there is something for everyone who studies with us.

Other nearby points of interest include: the Marin Headlands, the Muir Woods National Monument, Mount Tamalpais State Park, Alcatraz Island, and Point Reyes National Seashore.

Within driving distance, it is possible to visit:

San Francisco (0.5h)
Lake Tahoe (3.5h)
Sacramento (1.5h)
Silicon Valley/San Jose (1.3h)

China Town San Francisco

The largest Chinatown outside Asia and one of the oldest and most established in the United States. This 24-block neighborhood is one of the most popular attractions in San Francisco.

Muir Woods National Monument

Known for its towering and old redwood trees, trails wind among the majestic giants, hugging the hillside known for breathtaking views. In 1945 the delegates of the United Nations traveled to Muir Woods to give a memorial service for late President Franklin D. Roosevelt, making the monument part of the founding history of the United Nations.

Golden Gate Bridge

Its tremendous 746 foot tall towers, sweeping main cables, signature red-orange color, and iconic design, have long the Golden Gate Bridge the symbol of the city and the Bay Area. Having celebrated its 75th Anniversary in 2012, it continues to draw over 10 million visitors a year.

Alcatraz Island

Located 1.25 miles offshore from San Francisco, the small island was a federal prison from 1934 until 1963, hosting some of the nation’s most notorious criminals. It is now a popular tourist spot, with facilities for a lighthouse, a military fortification, and a military prison.

Moscone Center and Yerba Buena

Besides being the founding neighborhood of Olivet University in San Francisco, the area features world class art and technology exhibitions in the heart of downtown San Francisco. Start up businesses can be found on every corner, while the headquarters for success stories such as Twitter and Salesforce remind visitors of the dynamic power behind Bay Area entrepreneurs.

Come visit San Francisco, and you will understand why that old song is reminding you to wear some flowers in your hair.

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