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Prospective students interested in applying to Olivet University must submit the application form through http://apply.myolivet.com/ Olivet University does not accept the Common Application.
Applicants must submit a written essay approximately 700-1000 words in length describing their personal faith in Jesus Christ. Applicants must also submit their admission essay no less than 1000 words, describing their reason for applying to the University and their study plan. All applicants to Olivet University should evince a strong Christian character, the potential for effectiveness in Christian ministry, and the scholastic ability and emotional maturity to handle a higher education experience.
Applicants to Olivet University’s undergraduate degree programs must submit an official high school transcript from the public, private, or home school or official transcripts undertaken at all colleges or universities. Applicants who have not graduated from high school must attain the General Educational Development (GED) certificate before admission.
Applicants are responsible for making sure this information is mailed directly from the issuing educational institution to Olivet University:
Olivet University
Attn: Admissions
36401 Tripp Flats Rd.
Anza, CA 92539
A student seeking to enter an Olivet University graduate degree program must take a written comprehensive examination in the area of Bible knowledge. The Bible knowledge examination tests a student’s comprehension of the biblical story in its progressive unfolding of the history of redemption against the backdrop of creation and sin.
Applicants must submit SAT/ACT test scores, with exceptions*. If an applicant submits multiple score reports, the highest score earned in every single subscore of the examination is used.
*NOTE: SAT /ACT test scores are not required to establish the admission eligibility of applicants with high school grade point averages of 3.00 or above on a 4.0 scale. While applicants are not required to submit test scores to Olivet if they earn at least a 3.00 average, it is recommended that they submit standardized admission tests, which can be helpful for the purposes of advising and placement in appropriate courses.
All instructions at Olivet University’s English programs are offered in English. The majority of instructions at Olivet University’s programs listed as offered “partially in (language)” are offered in English. Prospective students whose native language is not English and who have not earned a degree from an appropriately accredited institution where English is the principal language of instruction must demonstrate college-level proficiency in English through one of the following for admission:
Applicants must submit at least three recommendation letters.
One letter must be a reference from a World Olivet Assembly (WOA) church pastor who is familiar with the applicant’s current church involvement. The other two recommendations should come from church members who can comment on your personal faith in Jesus Christ. This could be two committed members of your church. Recommendations may not be from a member of your immediate family or your spouse.
Additional recommendation – If applicants serve in another ministry besides their church, they can submit a reference from one of its leadership team members.
Applicants must sign Olivet University’s Statement of Faith.
Applicants must submit a $75.00 non-refundable application fee.
Prospective students interested in applying to Olivet University must submit the application form from http://apply.myolivet.com/ Olivet University does not accept the Common Application.
Applicants must submit a written admission essay. Admission essay Part I should be approximately 700-1000 words in length describing their personal faith in Jesus Christ. Admission essay Part II should be no less than 1000 words, describing their reason for applying to the University and their study plan. All applicants to Olivet University should evince a strong Christian character, the potential for effectiveness in Christian ministry, and the scholastic ability and emotional maturity to handle a higher education experience.
A student seeking to enter an Olivet University graduate degree program must take a written comprehensive examination in the area of Bible knowledge. The Bible knowledge examination tests a student’s comprehension of the biblical story in its progressive unfolding of the history of redemption against the backdrop of creation and sin.
Applicants must submit GRE/GMAT test scores, with exceptions.*
If an applicant submits multiple score reports, the highest score earned in every single subscore of the examination is used.
*Note: GRE/GMAT test scores are not required to establish the admission eligibility of applicants with bachelor’s degree program grade point averages of 3.00 or above on a 4.0 scale. While applicants are not required to submit test scores to Olivet if they earn at least a 3.00 average, it is recommended that they submit standardized admission tests, which can be helpful for advising and placement in appropriate courses.
All instructions at Olivet University’s English programs are offered in English. The majority of instructions at Olivet University’s programs listed as offered “partially in (language)” are offered in English. Prospective students whose native language is not English and who have not earned a degree from an appropriately accredited institution where English is the principal language of instruction must demonstrate college-level proficiency in English through one of the following for admission:
Applicants must submit at least three recommendation letters. One letter must be a reference from a World Olivet Assembly (WOA) church pastor who is familiar with the applicant’s current church involvement. The other two recommendations should come from church members who can comment on your personal faith in Jesus Christ. This could be two committed members of your church. Recommendations may not be from a member of your immediate family or your spouse.
Additional recommendation – If applicants serve in another ministry besides their church, they can submit a reference from one of its leadership team members.
Applicants must sign Olivet University’s Statement of Faith.
Applicants must submit a $75.00 non-refundable application fee.
