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University of Olivet, The

University of Olivet, The
320 South Main Street
Olivet, MI 49076

Official telephone: (269) 749-7000
Toll-free telephone: (800) 456-7189
Website: www.olivetcollege.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in September, January, and April.
Calendar system: 4-4-1 system (two semesters & one-month April/May interterm)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students held in June, July, and August.
Number and length of summer sessions: Two summer sessions of four weeks each.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: business administration, criminal justice
Majors with the lowest enrollment: history, athletic training, business management economics
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 59%
Student:Faculty ratio: 17:1
Graduation rate: 43% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes
Minor requirements: required of some for graduation
Physical education is required: no
There are religious requirements for graduation: no

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, honors program, internships
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Minors offered in chemistry, coaching, computer science, computer science, criminal justice, English, environmental science, fitness management, forensic science, insurance claims investigation, journalism/mass communication, mathematics, music, political science, psychology, religious studies/ethics, social studies, sociology/anthropology, sport psychology, sports/recreation management, teaching in integrated science, visual arts, and women's/gender studies.
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science
Education certifications are offered: yes
Education certifications:
elementary, secondary, special education
Cooperative programs are offered: yes
Cooperative education programs:
business, education, natural science, social/behavioral science
Combined 3-2 programs available:
3-2 engineering program with Michigan Tech U.
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: no
Army ROTC: not offered
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: offered off-campus

LIST OF MAJORS
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Actuarial Science
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Criminal Justice
  • English
  • Exercise Science
  • Financial Planning
  • Fitness Management
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Science
  • History
  • Information Technology
  • Insurance/Risk Management
  • Journalism/Mass Communication
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Psychology
  • Social Studies
  • Sociology/Anthropology
  • Sports/Recreation Management
  • Visual Arts
  • Writing
Master's Degrees

  • Insurance
  • Teaching

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
  • neither credit nor placement for CLEP general
  • neither credit nor placement for CLEP subject
  • neither credit nor placement for school's own challenge exams
  • placement for relevant military experience
  • credit for relevant life experience
  • neither credit nor placement for international baccalaureate

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