DOLLARSMILLIONINFINANCIALAIDAWARDEDLASTYEARTOONUSTUDENTS 99 PERCENT OF STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID INTERCOLLEGIATEATHLETICTEAMS LOCAL MINISTRY AND OPPORTUNITIESMISSIONGLOBALTRIP GRADUATE AND CONTINUING STUDIES DEGREES INTRAMURAL SPORTS AND TOURNAMENTS WITH MORE THAN 1,540 PARTICIPANTS EACH YEAR 21STUDY-ABROAD AND MISSION OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE STUDENT-TO-FACULTYRATIO,WITHATOTALENROLLMENTOFMORETHAN3,700 PERCENT CAREER OUTCOMES RATE Statistics compiled from 2019, 2020 and/or 2021 OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY BY THE NUMBERS
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LIFE AT OLIVET
Everyone says you meet your best friends at college — friends for life. The “Olivet Experience” is uniquely infused with activities that build a supportive, nurturing community. The beautiful, park-like campus allows students to grow together: academically, spiritually and socially. Olivet has 23 intercollegiate athletic teams as well as a wide variety of intramural sports in which more than half of the student body participate. There are more than 90 student clubs, organizations and honors societies, including music ensembles, theatrical performances and volunteer opportunities, as well as lots of campus employment positions for students to engage in the community both on and off campus.
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“ I HAVE WITNESSED HOW OLIVET EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO FIND THEIR UNIQUE VOICE AND DISCOVER THEIR INDIVIDUAL CALLING. THIS IS AN ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS TO EXPLORE, CHALLENGE AND DISCOVER THEIR PURPOSE. ” DR. LYNDA ALLEN MCGRAW SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
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Olivet alumni can be found in almost every career path. Our graduates are NASA scientists and nature conservators; CEOs and CFOs; artists and performers; pastors and theologians; engineers and educators. With more than 140 areas of study, offered through bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, Olivet is widely recognized for its academic diversity and global reach. U.S. News “Best Colleges” report recently ranked Olivet a Top 10 Best Value Regional School in the Midwest, and distinguished ONU with the special Social Mobility badge, recognizing the institution’s commitment to helping first-generation college students reach their academic goals.
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“ IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT GETTING A DEGREE. IT’S ABOUT LEARNING HOW TO LEARN AND THEN APPLYING THAT KNOWLEDGE AND WISDOM INTO BECOMING A BETTER CITIZEN. IT’S ABOUT TRANSFORMING YOUR ACADEMIC INTEREST INTO YOUR LIFE’S VOCATION. ” COACH BILL BAHR WOMEN’S SOCCER
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Learning and growing go hand in hand at Olivet. Here, you’ll learn truth and gain wisdom as you are stretched academically and spiritually. The entire campus gathers twice each week for chapel services and there’s a freedom to discuss matters of faith openly. Professors and staff serve as mentors, and worship is a vital part of campus life. Many students take advantage of study abroad and mission trip opportunities in more than 21 local and world areas to expand their global perspectives.
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“ OLIVET PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO BE TRANSFORMED IN THE CLASSROOM AND ON CAMPUS. I HAVE PERSONALLY GROWN THE MOST THROUGH LEADERSHIP ROLES THAT HAVE STRETCHED ME, TAUGHT ME VALUABLE SKILLS AND BROUGHT ME CLOSER TO GOD. ” ROMAN SCHWARTZ ONU CLASS OF 2023 KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
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“ I HAVE TRANSFORMED FROM A SOCIALLYAWKWARD TURTLE (AFRAID TO STICK HER NECK OUT) TO SOMEONE WHO HAS FLOURISHED — USING MY TALENTS TO CREATE AND ASSIST IN CREATING ARTISTIC MEDIA SUCH AS SHORT FILMS, DOCUMENTARIES, COMMERCIALS, PROMO VIDEOS, PLAYS AND EVEN MUSICALS! ” SYDNIE WILSON ONU CLASS OF 2023 PARK FOREST, ILLINOIS
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“ THE TRANSFORMATION THAT HAPPENS AT OLIVET IS LIFE-CHANGING. INITIALLY IT MAY APPEAR SUBTLE, BUT OVER THE YEARS IT REVEALS ITSELF AS LIFE-ALTERING IN THE BEST POSSIBLE WAY. ” DR. LANCE KILPATRICK SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
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“ STUDENTS ARE SUPPORTED BY EVERYONE IN THE OLIVET COMMUNITY. OUR GRADUATES ARE EDUCATED AND SPIRITUALLY EQUIPPED TO GO AND CHANGE THE WORLD. ”
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“ TEACHING IS NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF DATA ACQUISITION BUT FOR APPLICATION. IF THE STUDENT DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO APPLY THE INFORMATION, THEN REAL TEACHING HAS NOT TAKEN PLACE. OUR STUDENTS ARE VERY SOCIAL, AND MAKE THIS A FUN PLACE TO LEARN. ” DR. LEON BLANCHETTE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY AND CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
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“ CHOSE OLIVET FOR THE INVITING ENVIRONMENT IT PROVIDED, THE GREAT SCIENCE DEPARTMENT AND THE RELATIONSHIPS THAT STUDENTS CAN HAVE WITH THEIR PROFESSORS. INVEST DEEPLY INTO OUR LIVES HERE. ”
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NURSING – Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Bachelor of Science in Nursing completion (RN-B.S.N.); Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Nursing (RN-M.S.N.); Master of Science in Nursing: Education; Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner; Master of Science in Nursing: Transformational Leadership; Postgraduate Certificates in Education, Family Nursing Practitioner and MASTERTransformational LeadershipOFSCIENCEINNUTRITION AND DIETETICS
ALUMNI Olivet Nazarene University has graduated many notable alumni who have given back to the University, the Olivet region, the Church and the world in so many ways. There are more than 40,000 living alumni making a worldwide impact.
basketball, cheerleading, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. In addition to varsity sports, more than half the student body participate in Olivet’s thriving intramural and club sports programs.
STUDENTS More than 3,700 — 2,500 undergraduates — from nearly every U.S. state, 21 countries and more than 40 religious denominations.
ACCREDITATION The University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Specialized accreditation includes the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Council on Social Work Education, the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, the National Association of Schools of Music, and the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. In addition, the Teacher Education program is recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education as an education preparation provider.
SPIRITUAL LIFE Christian community committed to making worship of God the central focus of our lives. Our faith in Jesus Christ cannot be separated from the educational experience, and we seek to honor God in all we learn, say and do. Through chapel services, each segment of the University community has the opportunity to join with others in worship and receive instruction in the Word and encouragement to serve. Notable and world renowned speakers regularly address the Olivet community during chapel.
EDUCATION – Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum and Instruction, Master of Arts in Education: Reading Specialist, Bilingual Endorsement, Safety and Driver’s Education Endorsement, English as a Second Language Endorsement, Learning Behavior Specialist Endorsement, Reading Endorsement, Teacher Leader
STUDIES – Bachelor of Applied Science in Multidisciplinary Studies and Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies
FAST FACTS
CAMPUS Olivet Nazarene University has a beautiful, park-like campus featuring 35 major buildings on 275 acres. Located in the Village of Bourbonnais, Illinois, just 45 miles south of Chicago’s Loop, the campus is situated on what was once tallgrass prairie. While not much of the original habitat remains, caretakers of the University have spent the past few decades intentionally planting trees native to the area as well as diversifying the flora. In spring 2022, Olivet joined the ranks of 508 internationally accredited arboreta with a Level I Certification through the Morton Arboretum’s interactive community, ArbNet.
BUSINESS – Bachelor of Applied Science in Business, Bachelor of Applied Science in Leadership, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Leadership, Master of Organizational Leadership, Master of Business Administration
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GRADUATE AND CONTINUING STUDIES
MINISTRY – Master of Arts: Christian Ministry, Master of Arts: Family Ministry, Master of Arts: Ministerial Studies, Master of Arts: Missional Multiplication, Master of Arts: Pastoral Ministry, Master of Arts in Religion, Master of Arts in Pastoral Leadership, Master of Arts: Urban Ministry, Master of Ministry, Master of Ministry in Spanish, Master of Divinity DOCTOR OF EDUCATION: ETHICAL LEADERSHIP
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS More than 90 clubs and organizations representing diverse interests, including a campus newspaper, yearbook and literary magazine; Enactus business club; Student Philanthropy Council; ROTC; radio broadcasting (Shine.FM); numerous choral and instrumental ensembles (including University Marching Band and the University Orchestra); drama and musical theatre performances; intramural athletics; and community volunteer and spiritual life organizations.
ATHLETICS At Olivet, student-athletes compete on 22 intercollegiate teams. Olivet provides competitive athletic awards and scholarships for qualifying candidates. Varsity teams for men include basketball, baseball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. Varsity teams for women include
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ACADEMICS More than 140 areas of undergraduate study and graduate degrees, including the Doctor of Education: Ethical Leadership, offered on campus and online through the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Professional Studies and the School of Theology and Christian Ministry. Study abroad opportunities have included Australia, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, England, Egypt, Honduras, Romania, Japan, Uganda, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles.
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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES ArtArt – Drawing/Painting Art – Graphic Design Art – Media Arts Art – Photography Art CommunicationEducation Studies Corporate Communication EnglishEnglish as a Second Language English as a Second Language Education English MultimediaMultimediaMinisterialLiteratureLegalLeadershipHistoryGeographyEducationStudiesStudiesMissionsCommunicationCommunication – Film Studies Multimedia Communication – Journalism SCHOOL OF MUSIC MusicMusic – Composition Music Education Music – Jazz Studies Music Ministry Music – Performance Music – Recording Arts WALKER SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND MATHEMATICSENGINEERING Actuarial Science ChemistryChemistryBiology – Biochemistry Chemistry – Earth/Environmental Chemistry Chemistry – Forensics Computer Science –Networking & Data Communications Computer Science – Software Development Computer Science CybersecuritySoftware Entrepreneurship–Multimedia Communication –Live Event Media Management Multimedia Communication –MultimediaMinistry MediaCommunication –Radio/Audio Media Multimedia Communication –TV/Video Production Musical WritingTheatreSpanishSpanishSociologySocialSocialPublicPublicPublicPsychologyPre-LawPre-ArtPoliticalPhotographyTheatreScienceTherapyPolicy–DomesticPolicy–ForeignRelations&Strategic CommunicationScienceScienceEducationEducationProduction&Performance COLLEGES, SCHOOLS & MAJORS UNDERGRADUATE AREAS OF STUDY AND GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
Data EarthScience&Space Science Engineering – Architectural Engineering – Chemical Engineering – Civil Engineering – Computer Engineering – Electrical Engineering – Mechanical Environmental Science Geological Science Geological Science – Geochemistry Geological Science – Geotechnical Geological Science – Life Science MathematicsMathematics Education Physical ScienceScienceSciencePre-VeterinaryPre-Physician’sPre-PharmacyPre-OptometryPre-MedicinePre-DentalSciencesAssistantEducation–BiologyEducation–ChemistryEducation–Earth/Space Science Zoology COLLEGE PROFESSIONAL STUDIESOF Criminal Justice Criminal Justice – Criminology Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement FamilyDietetics& Consumer Sciences – Hospitality Interior KinesiologyKinesiologyDesign–Exercise Physiology Kinesiology – Pre-Athletic Training Kinesiology – Pre-Occupational Therapy Kinesiology – Pre-Physical Therapy Military Affairs Military RecreationScience&Sport Studies Social Work Sport Management Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Child Development Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Health SpecialPhysicalEducationEducationEducation Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum and MasterInstructionofArtsinEducation: Educational MasterLeadershipofArts in Education: Reading Specialist Doctor of Education: Ethical Leadership MCGRAW SCHOOL OF BUSINESS BusinessAccounting– Entrepreneurship Business – Healthcare Management Business – Human Resource Management Business – Management Business – Philanthropy/Not for-Profit Business – Operations Management Business – Public Administration Business MarketingMarketingMarketingMarketingMarketingManagementManagementLeadershipInternationalFinanceEconomicsEconomicsEconomicsEconomicsAdministration&Finance–Applied Economics&Finance–Certified FinancialPlanning&Finance–Corporate FinanceBusinessInformationSystems–CommercialGraphics–CorporateRelations–International–Management Master of Business Administration Master of Organizational Leadership SCHOOL OF NURSING Nursing Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Master of Science in Nursing: Education Master of Science in Nursing: Transformational Leadership SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY AND CHRISTIAN MINISTRY Biblical Languages Biblical YouthTheologyReligiousPre-SeminaryPhilosophyPhilosophyPastoralInterculturalHebrewGreekChristianChristianChildren’sStudiesMinistryEducationStudiesStudiesMinistry&ReligionStudiesMinistry Master of Arts: Christian Ministry Master of Arts: Family Ministry Master of Arts: Ministerial Studies Master of MasterMasterMasterMasterMasterMasterMasterMissional MultiplicationArts:ofArts:PastoralLeadershipofArts:PastoralMinistryofArts:ReligionofArts:UrbanMinistryofDivinityofMinistryofMinistry:Spanish GENERAL STUDIES General MultidisciplinaryStudies Studies OLIVET.EDU
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Do not be conformed to this world, but BE TRANSFORMED by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
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