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The orientation welcomed new and returning students for a day of academic preparation, campus introductions, and fellowship as they began a new quarter of study and spiritual growth.
Olivet University Riverside Campus held its 2026 Fall Quarter Convocation, bringing together returning students and newly admitted students as they began the new academic term.
Olivet University held its 2026–2027 Convocation on September 18 in St. Louis, MO, bringing together students, faculty, university leaders, and special guests to welcome the new academic year. The ceremony was the first Convocation held in St. Louis since Olivet University relocated its main campus to Missouri, making it a meaningful occasion for the university community.
The Riverside County Planning Commission approved Olivet University's Plot Plan on August 5, 2026, authorizing the university to continue its educational operations at its campus on a permanent basis.
Administrative Drop (Overload without approval) Period
Late add/drop(Withdraw) courses with fee begins
Last day to add courses with fee
Columbus Day
* Doctoral Colloquium
On June 20, 2026, Olivet University celebrated its 2026 Commencement Ceremony at the Riverside Campus, marking an important milestone for graduates, their families, faculty, and the wider university community.
Continuing a cherished tradition of leaving behind a living legacy, the graduating Class of 2026 at Olivet University has presented a new olive tree as its senior class gift.
Olivet University welcomed Dr. Titus Yu, a veteran business leader and ministry founder from Hong Kong, for a special lecture titled “Earn More Than Money,” where he challenged students to see their future careers not only as a means of financial success, but as a platform for mission, evangelism, and service.
Students and staff from Olivet University were invited to participate in a special Sunday worship service at Anza Baptist Church, strengthening fellowship between the university and the local church community.
Students and staff from Olivet University recently joined community members at a vibrant fundraising event hosted by local KOYT radio station, strengthening ties between the university and the surrounding region.
On April 23, Judge James C. Chalfant of the Los Angeles County Superior Court ordered that the matter involving Olivet University and the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) be remanded back to the bureau.
Students from Olivet University joined community members from Idyllwild, Hemet, Anza, and surrounding mountain areas for a dynamic Earth Day event hosted by Pathfinder Ranch in Mountain Center, California. The gathering provided Olivet students with an opportunity to actively support environmental outreach while engaging with local families through service and education.
Olivet University’s extension site in Washington, D.C. will offer two courses for the Spring 2026 term: Old Testament III and Pastoral Ministry, providing students with both biblical depth and practical ministry training.
Olivet University’s Riverside campus welcomed the Anza Valley community for a Palm Sunday “Prayer and Praise” gathering, offering an evening shaped by worship, music, and shared faith. Churches from across the region participated, while the university’s performers and production provided a unifying structure that carried the program from beginning to end.
Olivet University (OU) joyfully celebrated its 22nd Anniversary on March 3, 2026, following the successful conclusion of the Global Christian Education Summit (GCES).
