General Education A sequence of specially designed general education courses provide common learning and shared experiences for all students. These courses enable students to build their skills across the full range of important educational outcomes. Service Learning Each Olivet student completes a semester long Service Learning course that includes community service and guided reflection on that service. The experience of working with others to strengthen a community in need is a powerful way to learn about the value and rewards of service to others and to deepen one's sense of individual and social responsibility. Learning Communities Learning Communities consist of groups of students enrolling concurrently in two or three different but thematically linked courses.
Most students develop close mentoring relationships with faculty in their major area of study.
During this final year, students refine their skills for graduate school or the work force. The Olivet Plan Celebrating the bonds of human similarity and the wealth of human diversity are themes that run through all elements of The Olivet Plan. Olivet College actively seeks and welcomes students from diverse backgrounds to join the campus community. Innovative Calendar Olivet College has an innovative calendar. Most classes meet twice each week.