What's the
10 Steps
of The University of Olivet?
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ADVANTAGE
Students who attend The University of Olivet will receive a quality education, with unrivaled value. Here are the remarkable guarantees that you can only expect with The University of Olivet ... 1 Graduation in four years or the fifth year is tuition-free (when student follows agreed-upon academic plan). Global learning opportunities that provide diverse and innovative educational experiences abroad. 3 Service learning projects with hands-on experiences at the core of each program. 4 Industry-leading internship and research opportunities. 2
To learn more, contact an admission representative at 800-456-7189 or admissions@UOlivet.edu.
to becoming a
COMET
APPLY
Complete your application for free at www.UOlivet.edu/apply or add us on your Common App.
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VISIT CAMPUS
Schedule an individual or group visit to campus at www.UOlivet.edu/visit.
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CHECK YOUR APPLICATION STATUS PAGE
Log in at www.UOlivet.edu/status. Track your application status and ensure all required forms and documents have been received.
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COMPLETE THE FAFSA
Beginning Dec. 2023, you can complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov. Add The University of Olivet (or Olivet College) using code: 002308 to see what federal aid you’re eligible for.
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SUBMIT SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS
Check your application status page at www.UOlivet.edu/status to view any documents you may need to submit.
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REVIEW YOUR AWARD LETTER
Once the FAFSA has been processed, you will receive an official award letter, which will include all scholarships and federal aid you are eligible for.
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SUBMIT YOUR ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT
When you’re ready to commit, a $150 nonrefundable deposit is required at www.UOlivet.edu/ status. You are now officially a Comet — congrats!
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REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION AND APPLY FOR HOUSING
Visit Campus and Experience UOlivet Experience what it’s like to be a Comet! •Learn about programs, athletics, co-curricular activities and more.
OLIVET COLLEGE IS NOW
•Talk to current students, professors, coaches, senior administrators and alumni.
Schedule a visit at www.UOlivet.edu/visit. Learn more about life as a Comet and begin building relationships with the UOlivet family by scanning the code.
Sign up for an Orientation date and complete your housing form.
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SET UP YOUR PAYMENT PLAN
We have many payment options available to help with the cost of attendance.
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MOVE-IN DAY CELEBRATION
Regardless of where you are living, the whole campus is ready to celebrate. Welcome to The University of Olivet!
S T R O N G E R . B O L D E R . O N WA R D.
320 S. Main Street Olivet, MI 49076 800-456-7189
THE UNIVERSITY of
OLIVET
OUR STRENGTH is in OUR NUMBERS ...
YOUR FUTURE IS Wide Open Choose from a variety of in-demand majors including:
underrepresented minorities
• Insurance and Risk Management • Business Administration
Michigan residents
• Criminal Justice • Exercise Science
83% 45+ 100% of students live on campus
clubs and organizations
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Greek houses
WELCOME to THE UNIVERSITY OF OLIVET Olivet College has officially become The University of Olivet, and with it comes new academic programs, new majors, expanded ways to earn a degree and more. What hasn't changed is the value we place on relationships and sense of belonging and our commitment to YOU!
of students receive aid
Data from fall 2022
• Biology • Psychology • Accounting
Scan the code to check out ALL our majors and minors at UOlivet!
• Sport and Recreation Management
*Non-NCAA DIII sports offering Performance and Participatory Scholarships.
• Graphic Design
Performance and Participatory Scholarships award students who enrich the campus community through their talents and involvement.
• Media Production and Communication • Sports Psychology
Find your academic home • Business • Health and Human Performance in one of these • Natural Sciences and Mathematics departments: • Social Science • Arts and Humanities
Learn more at www.UOlivet.edu/majors.
Performance and
PARTICIPATORY SCHOLARSHIPS
• Art Alliance (Visual Arts) • Choral • Difference Maker (Community Service) • Gospel Choir • Marching Band • Music • Women's Leadership Institute
On Campus BEYOND and
13:1 26% 92% student-faculty ratio
• Baseball (M) • Basketball (M/W) • Bowling* (M/W) • Cheerleading (M/W) • Cross Country (M/W) • Esports* (M/W) • Football (M) • Golf (M/W) • Clay Target Program* (M/W) • Soccer (M/W) • Softball (W) • STUNT (W) • Swimming and Diving (M/W) • Tennis (M/W) • Track and Field (M/W) • Volleyball (M/W) • Wrestling (M)
The University of Olivet is an inclusive campus community where you can be the real you. With more than 45 clubs and organizations, intramural sports, an active Greek community, the President’s Leadership Institute and Women’s Leadership Institute, there’s something for everyone.
Life and Learning Service learning projects and global travel opportunities are part of The University of Olivet ADVANTAGE. In addition to Michigan communities, students have taken part in service learning projects with hands-on experiences in: • Arkansas • Louisiana • Florida
• Puerto Rico
• Tennessee
• North Carolina • South Carolina • Texas
Global travel opportunities offer innovative educational adventures. Past trips include: • Antigua
• Germany
• Jamaica
• Oxford
• Australia
• Greece
• Japan
• Paris
• China
• Iceland
• London
• Peru
• Costa Rica
• Ireland
• Mexico
• Spain
• Cuba
• Italy
• New Zealand
100%
of Olivet's students receive
MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS or GRANTS
As you prepare to make an investment in your future, we’ll help you discover grants, scholarships and loans to complete your financial aid package. We’ll walk you through forms, timelines and processes.
MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
Awarded to students who meet certain GPA and other qualifying criteria. No repayment required.
+ +
STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS
Based on need. No repayment required.
FEDERAL LOANS
Amounts vary by class year. Repayment required.
*TOTAL = $31,300
*AVERAGE STUDENT FINANCIAL AWARD for 2022-23 (including all federal and institutional grants and federal student loans.).
You may be eligible for FREE tuition! Ask about the Olivet ADVANTAGE Scholarship.