
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 College of Journalism (OCJ) students learned firsthand how to access public records at government offices during a trip to the San Francisco Civic Center.
Students of Olivet Theological College & Seminary (OTCS) are gaining deeper insight into Islamic issues in the mission field this semester. Dr. Joseph Ray Tallman, Dean of OTCS and world-renowned expert in Islamic issues as it relates to missions is teaching a course entitled Introduction to Islam.
Olivet College of Art & Design students are collaborating with local churches to assist churches with web design and marketing pieces. This service is part of the college's ministry practice program where students are learning about community involvement and serving local churches through design.
Christian photojournalist Gary Fong, winner of numerous awards for his coverage in the San Francisco Bay Area, shared some of his prized photo-taking tips during a photojournalism workshop for Olivet College of Journalism students last week.
Jubilee College of Music (JCM) students are meeting weekly with the faculty of the College for a time of learning and discourse. Dean and Professor of JCM Dr. Merril Smoak is leading this weekly fellowship which is allowing the students to be inspired and enhance their learning.
Olivet College of Business MBA students gained insight about creating financials at a recent lecture titled "Financial Modeling & Management,†hosted at the nearby University of California Berkeley’s Haas School of Business. The lecture is part of the Entrepreneurial Best Practices Series being offered this academic year by the Haas School for individuals interested in learning about the practical aspects of entrepreneurial activity.
Students of Olivet Theological College & Seminary (OTCS) made a strong presence at this year's Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary (GGBTS) Missions Conference. The 49th Missions conference, themed “Cultural Clash: When Worldviews Collideâ€, began on Friday Feb. 12 and continued until Sunday Feb. 14.
This semester, Olivet Institute of Technology (OIT) is featuring the course IT500 Operating Systems, part of the Institute’s Master of Arts in Information Technology program. The 3-unit course is taught by Dean of Olivet Institute of Technology Dr. Cheng-Ching Lee, who has rich experience in the area of operating systems.
Olivet University representatives participated in 63rd Annual Meeting of The Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) from February 17-20, 2010 in Orlando, Florida. The annual conference attracts presidents, academic deans, and other education leaders from bible-based institutions across North America.
Olivet College of Business is excited to feature two courses in its MBA curriculum in 2010 Spring semester: BU600 Business as Mission and MG600 Marketing Management.
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