Admissions

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We welcome you!

Olivet University welcomes an application from any academically qualified person who desires to study in a spiritually disciplined atmosphere, and who is in agreement with the doctrinal position, ethical standards, educational philosophy, and Goals of the school. Olivet University does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, or against otherwise qualified handicapped persons in its admissions policies, employment policies, administrative policies, scholarship, and loan programs.

Applicants will be officially notified by email of their admission acceptance or denial, including the basis for any denial of admission.

Each prospective student should also demonstrate evidence of personal faith in Jesus Christ with a consistent testimony and character.

The privilege of attending Olivet University is contingent upon a student’s full cooperation and agreement with the policies and principles of the school. The school reserves the right to request the withdrawal of any student who does not fit in with the spirit of the institution regardless of whether or not he or she conforms to all specific rules and regulations of the school. Any student who willfully violates the principles of the school or whose attitude and conduct is found not to be in the best interest of the community will be asked to withdraw.

1. Application Form – 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.

2. Essays – 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 a Christian character, potential for effectiveness in Christian ministry, and the scholastic ability and emotional maturity to handle a higher education experience.

3. High School Transcripts – Applicants to Olivet University's undergraduate degree programs must submit an official high school transcript from 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. If applicants who reside in the United States but attended school in foreign countries are unable to produce the required documents, evidence may include certification from other official sources.

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

4. Test Scores – Applicants must submit SAT/ACT test scores, with exceptions*. If an applicant submits multiple score reports, the highest score earned in each single sub score 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 in 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.

5. English Language Proficiency

A. 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:

1. Undergraduate Studies: A minimum score of 500 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), or 61 on the Internet Based Test (iBT), or 173 on the computer-based test (CBT), a 6.0 on the International English Language Test (IELTS), or 44 on the Pearson Test of English Academic Score Report. A high school diploma completed at an accredited/recognized high school (where the medium of instruction is English).
2. A minimum grade of Level 3 on the ACT COMPASS’s English as a Second Language Placement Test;
3. A minimum grade of Pre-1 on the Eiken English Proficiency Exam;
4. A minimum B-2 English proficiency level identified within the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) standards and assessed through various ESOL examinations, including the University of Cambridge;
5. A transcript indicating completion of at least 30 semester credit hours with an average grade of “C” or higher at an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Secretary of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or accepted foreign equivalent that is listed in the International Handbook of Universities where the language of instruction was English.
6. A diploma of completion of the Certificate in English as a Second Language program from Olivet University or passing the Olivet Language Studies Proficiency Test (OLSPT) in English with scores at or above: total score 75, writing score 7, speaking score 18. (Some majors only accept this test score when achieved during enrollment in the in-residence Certificate in English as a Second Language program. (For example B.A. in Journalism.) Check the respective curriculum chapters in the Undergraduate Academic Catalog.)

B. Transcripts not in English must be evaluated by an appropriate third party and translated into English or evaluated by a trained transcript evaluator fluent in the language on the transcript. In this case, the evaluator must have expertise in the educational practices of the country of origin and include an English translation of the review.

6. Recommendations – Applicants must submit at least two recommendation letters. Submitting three recommendation letters is highly recommended. One letter must be a reference from an World Olivet Assembly (WOA) church pastor who is knowledgeable about the applicant's church involvement. The other recommendation letter should be submitted by persons qualified to speak about the applicant's academic and/or professional abilities, as described on the recommendation forms provided by Olivet University. Recommendations may not be from a member of your immediate family or your spouse.

7. Statement of Faith – Applicants must sign Olivet University's Statement of Faith.

8. Application Fee – Applicants must submit a $75.00 non-refundable application fee

Provisional Undergraduate Admission

When evaluating the admission eligibility of an applicant still enrolled in the final year of high school, coursework in progress is included in the tally of required quarters/semesters of study. Admission notices issued on the basis of evaluation of an eight or ten-quarter (or four to five semester) record will stipulate that coursework in progress must be completed successfully and all Olivet University admission requirements satisfied prior to high school graduation. A preliminary admission offer may be rescinded for applicants who do not accurately report their academic performance or who do not retain eligibility at the time of high school graduation, e.g., failure to complete courses in progress, failure to maintain the grade point average, etc.

Applicants must submit an official high school transcript showing date of graduation. Applicants for whom admission decisions cannot be made on the basis of reported information will be notified of additional information requirements by the campus.

1. Application Form. 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.

2. Essays. 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 a Christian character, potential for effectiveness in Christian ministry, and the scholastic ability and emotional maturity to handle a higher education experience.

3. A bachelor's degree from a CHEA or USDE-accredited U.S. institution. Note: students with a baccalaureate degree from a state-approved or non-accredited institution are encouraged to apply and ask for a transcript evaluation to determine whether conditional admission is possible. 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

4. A minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent according to the institution's grading norms, for all course work during the last two years of undergraduate study. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA of less than 3.0 may be admitted on probation under the following provisions:

• The applicant must complete sixteen hours of graduate courses with a cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Successful completion of these requirements will lift the student's probationary status and allow him or her to continue in the degree program.
• An undergraduate background supported by undergraduate achievement, which would indicate the ability to engage successfully in graduate theological studies.

5. Proficiency in Bible knowledge. 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.

A passing score on this exam demonstrates a level of competency that does not require remedial coursework in Bible and theology. Scores that rank below the 80th percentile level will determine that a student must enroll in 8 hours of remedial, non-credit Biblical studies courses (THEO200 and THEO211), which Olivet offers at the undergraduate level as required core curriculum courses for all students enrolled in its Bachelor of Arts degree programs.

6. Test Scores – Applicants must submit GRE/GMAT test scores, with exceptions.*

If an applicant submits multiple score reports, the highest score earned in each single sub score 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 in 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.

7. English Language Proficiency assessment

A. 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:

1. Master’s Degree: A minimum score of 530 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), or 71 on the Internet Based Test (iBT), a 6.5 on the International English Language Test (IELTS), or 50 on the Pearson Test of English Academic Score Report.
2. First Professional Degree or Professional Doctoral Degree: A minimum score of 550 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), or 80 on the Internet Based Test (iBT), a 6.5 on the International English Language Test (IELTS), or 58 on the Pearson Test of English Academic Score Report.
3. A minimum grade of Level 3 on the ACT COMPASS’s English as a Second Language Placement Test;
4. A minimum grade of Pre-1 on the Eiken English Proficiency Exam;
5. A minimum B-2 English proficiency level identified within the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) standards and assessed through various ESOL examinations, including the University of Cambridge;
6. A transcript indicating completion of at least 30 semester credit hours with an average grade of “C” or higher at an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Secretary of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or accepted foreign equivalent that is listed in the International Handbook of Universities where the language of instruction was English. A “B” or higher is required for master’s degree, first professional degree, or professional doctoral degree.
7. A diploma of completion of the Certificate in English as a Second Language program from Olivet University or passing the Olivet Language Studies Proficiency Test (OLSPT) in English with scores at or above: total score 75, writing score 7, speaking score 18. (Some majors only accept this test score when achieved during enrollment in the in-residence Certificate in English as a Second Language program. (For example M.A. in Journalism.) Check the respective curriculum chapters in the Graduate Academic Catalog.)

B. Transcripts not in English must be evaluated by an appropriate third party and translated into English or evaluated by a trained transcript evaluator fluent in the language on the transcript.

In this case, the evaluator must have expertise in the educational practices of the country of origin and include an English translation of the review.

8. Recommendations. Applicants must submit at least three recommendation letters. One letter must be a reference from a World Olivet Assembly (WOA) church pastor who is knowledgeable about the applicant's church involvement. The other two recommendations should come from someone who is able to comment on your professional and educational goals and potential. This could be a professor or supervisor. Recommendations may not be from a member of your immediate family or your spouse.

9. Statement of Faith – Applicants must sign Olivet University's Statement of Faith.

10. Application Fee – Applicants must submit an-refundable application fee

At OIT, technology plays an important part in a student's ability to communicate with administration, faculty, and fellow students.

Accordingly, all students must have access to a computer with the minimum specifications set forth below.

• Ability to use email to correspond with faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to access, create, and save documents in Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to run an anti-virus application to ensure that files are virus free

All students must be familiar with Microsoft Word, at minimum*. To enroll in classes online, students must also have access to a computer with the following minimum requirements:

Mac

• 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
• 8 GB RAM
• 500 GB Hard Drive
• OS X 10.7 (Lion) or higher
• Gigabit Ethernet (Standard on all new models, except MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with Retina Display)
• 802.11b/g/n on laptops (802.11n standard on all new models)

Windows

• 2.0 GHz Intel Core i5 Processor
• 8 GB RAM
• 500 GB Hard Drive
• Windows 8 ,Windows 10 or higher
• CD-R/RW or DVD-R/RW
• 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet (Standard on most models)
• 802.11b/g/n on laptops (Standard on most models)

Software

• Microsoft Office 2013 or higher
• A current anti-virus application
• Adobe Reader (free download on the Internet)
*Microsoft Word is required to submit all assignments. In addition, some classes might require use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. Students are responsible for ensuring that they have the required software before enrolling in a course.

Internet/Email

• An Internet Service Provider (ISP)
• An email address

Participation in OIT online programs also requires an Internet Service Provider (ISP). An ISP supplies access to the Internet for a monthly fee. Selection of an ISP provides access to a software installation package, user name, password, email address, and one or more telephone access numbers. In many areas cable TV and digital telephone services offer high-speed Internet access.

Undergraduate students must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 quarter hours to be classified as fulltime; registration for a minimum of 8 quarter hours is full-time for graduate students. Special permission must be granted to enroll in more than 16 hours for undergraduate students or 12 hours for graduate students per quarter. Such permission must be approved in by the Academic Dean before registration. (From OU website)

MWorkload and homework load is usually 3 hrs per day for full time students, however will vary depending on a student's time management. This may also vary depending on the type of class work and what is required from the professor.

Olivet Institute of Technology provides study halls, computer labs, one-on-one tutorials, classroom services, and ESL study groups.

Olivet Institute of Technology tries to limit its class sizes in order to provide a more interactive environment for teachers and students. On average, classes cap from 8-18 students. Larger lecture seminars may have more students.

Students can apply up to 2 years in advance. Students should apply and register at least 6 months before the start of each semester in order to be guaranteed courses and specific class times. Olivet Institute of Technology accepts applications and registers students for classes through the second week of school.

Students may apply for Olivet Institute of Technology online . For more information on Applications, please visit: https://www.olivetuniversity.edu/admissions/

Practical learning is a core component of all OIT degree programs. Finding appropriate internships and ministry practicum positions is the responsibility of the student. The College's Career Services Department, however, offers help in finding suitable internships in the area of information technology. For more information contact your program director.