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Admissions Introduction
Olivet College is committed to its academic vision of Education for Individual and Social Responsibility and seeks to attract, attain and graduate future responsible leaders.
Olivet's enrollment process admits approximately 350 new students each year. Students who meet the requirements for acceptance must submit a deposit of $175 to confirm their admission to Olivet. Early receipt of the deposit increases a student's opportunity to receive financial aid and scholarship awards and his/her choice of orientation dates, class registration and housing, as these are all available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Acceptance Program Dates To Remember
Program |
Completed Application |
Acceptance Notification |
Deposit Due |
| Early |
Dec. 1 |
Jan. 1 |
Feb. 1 |
| Secondary |
Jan. 1 |
Feb. 1 |
Mar. 1 |
| Regular |
Feb. 1 |
Mar. 1 |
May 1 |
NOTE: Applications will continue to be considered after Feb. 1. The college encourages you to apply with the understanding that admission will be based on space availability.
Olivet recently completed a comprehensive review of its educational philosophy and academic programs to ensure that students acquire the skills needed to succeed in a changing world, both in a career and in life. An intentional focus on individual and social responsibility, on character as well as competence, and on service as well as career is the cornerstone of The Olivet Plan. The distinctive vision of Olivet College is to provide an Education for Individual and Social Responsibility.
ADMISSIONS STAFF
Admissions: First Year Students
Olivet College seeks students who have demonstrated the academic skills necessary to successfully complete college-level course work and who believe in the value of community service and civic responsibility. The college admits students regardless of race, religion, creed, gender or national origin.
As a general rule, first-year students should have:
- graduated from an accredited high school or equivalent
- earned a grade point average of at least 2.6 on a 4.0 scale
- taken the ACT or SAT test and submitted the score to Olivet
- taken a concentration of study in college preparatory courses
While grades and test scores play a part in the admission decision, the student's background and motivations for attending Olivet are just as important. Individual consideration is given to students who do not meet the above-listed criteria but demonstrate potential in areas consistent with the Olivet Vision.
Admissions Process
You are encouraged to apply early in fall of your senior year of high school. Apply using the Olivet College Online Application. Apply Online
In addition to the completed application, you must also submit:
Official high school transcript
Official ACT or SAT scores
This information should be sent to:
Admissions Office
Olivet College
320 S. Main St.
Olivet, MI 49076
If you have not yet taken the ACT or SAT, you are encouraged to apply and send those scores at a later date. Olivet's ACT reporting code is #2042 and SAT reporting code is #1595.
We also encourage you to Visit Olivet College to tour our beautiful campus and personally explore the opportunities that are available to you. Visit Olivet College
Once the Admissions Office receives all the above-listed information, your application materials will be reviewed. You will be notified via letter regarding your admission status. If you are accepted for admission to Olivet College, your letter will contain information regarding submitting the required confirmation deposit and completing the Business Office form.
You may submit an online application for admission to Olivet College by clicking on the link below. The $25 application fee will be waived if you submit your application online.
Admissions: Graduate Students
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is designed for the classroom teacher. Flexible portfolio course requirements, core courses and an individualized final project allow participants an opportunity to address the needs of their particular classroom environment. Teaching strategies which facilitate growth and potential are presented and modeled.
Teachers in participating school districts can apply for the Master of Arts in Teaching program. For information on admission, please contact Tom Sampson, Ph.D., at (269) 749-7709 or tsampson@olivetcollege.edu.
Welcome Prospective International Students
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Olivet College has one of the most diverse student populations of any private institution in Michigan. Nearly 20% of our students are under-represented minority students while 2% are International students, representing 20 countries. Our campus community is a diverse place to live and learn.
Admissions: International Students
Students must complete and submit the following items to be considered for admission:
- Completed International Student Online Application for Admission Apply here
- Submit official transcript showing successful completion of secondary school or equivalent
- Submit copy of diploma from secondary school
- TOEFL scores showing a score of at least 500 written, 173 computerized, or tests/evidence that student is proficient in English
www.toefl.org
- Bank statement and official documentation of financial resources showing support of student for four years.
- Transfer international students must submit official transcripts showing any college level work completed.
Send your completed information and additional materials to:
Olivet College Office of Admissions
320 S. Main St.
Olivet, MI 49076
United States of America
For Questions Please Contact:
Libby Gibbons
Admissions Representative
Phone: (269) 749-7635
1-800-456-7189
Fax: (269) 749-6617
egibbons@olivetcollege.edu
Admissions: Non-Degree Seeking Students
Non-degree seeking students may take courses for personal enrichment, may be dual-enrolled high school students, or may take a course of study leading to a State of Michigan Provisional Teacher Certificate. In all cases, to be considered for admission to the college, you must submit:
- completed application
- official college transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- official high school transcript
Apply using the Olivet College Online Application. Apply online
Send transcripts to:
Admissions Office
Olivet College
320 S. Main St.
Olivet, MI 49076
If you are pursuing a State of Michigan Provisional Teacher Certificate, your transcripts will be evaluated by the Olivet Teacher Education program director.
If you are a high school student enrolled simultaneously in high school and Olivet College, you must have a letter of authorization from your high school counselor.
Olivet College admits students regardless of race, religion, creed, gender or national origin.
Admissions: Transfer Students
Olivet actively recruits transfer students. Approximately 25 percent of the student body began their education at another institution. An informal review of transfer credits is available from the Registrar's Office at any time, but final and official evaluation of transfer courses and granting of transfer credits can take place only after you have been admitted and final transcripts have been received.
Prospective students must have earned a grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale from an accredited college. Credits may be transferred from another four-year institution or from a community college, provided these credits are in keeping with the liberal arts standards of Olivet College. At most, 62 semester hours from a two-year college may be accepted toward graduation from Olivet. All students must complete their last 30 semester hours toward their degree at Olivet College.
Olivet is a signatory of the MACRAO Articulation Agreement and the Universal Transfer Agreement. A student who has completed an associate's degree in arts and science is generally granted junior standing. Students with a MACRAO Agreement satisfied and no degree will be considered as having completed the equivalent of Olivet's General Education requirements. Only grades of C or better in courses which are not technical, vocational, or remedial will transfer.
Special transfer articulation agreements are in effect with Glen Oaks Community College, Kellogg Community College (agreement details), and Lansing Community College. Students from these institutions should see their community college counseling office for details or contact the Olivet College Admissions Office.
How to apply
Transfer students may apply at any time up to two weeks prior to the beginning of the semester in which they plan to enroll. The earlier the application, the better your chances of receiving priority consideration for financial aid.
To be considered for admission to the college, you must submit:
- completed application
- official college transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- official high school transcript
Apply using the Olivet College Online Application. Apply online
Send transcripts to:
Admissions Office
Olivet College
320 S. Main St.
Olivet, MI 49076
Olivet College admits students regardless of race, religion, creed, gender or national origin.
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Olivet College commencement scheduled for May 17