Olivet Nazarene University

Olivet Nazarene University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Olivet Nazarene University has several thriving Fellowship of Christian Athletes. In fact, more students participate in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Olivet Nazarene University include C.A.U.S.E. (College and University Serving and Enabling), Diakonia, Student Education Association and Women's Residence Association.

The Olivet Nazarene University community comes together each year for All-School Christmas Banquet, Junior/Senior Banquet and Homecoming Coronation.

Does Olivet Nazarene University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Olivet Nazarene University.

Olivet Nazarene University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through senior year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Olivet Nazarene University students live on campus. In 2023, 79% of undergrads at Olivet Nazarene University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 21% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Olivet Nazarene University. There are 2,479 spots available in on-campus housing for all 2,651 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 2,072 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Olivet Nazarene University does not offer coed housing or housing for students with disabilities.

Olivet Nazarene University Athletics

At Olivet Nazarene University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Olivet Nazarene University:

Is Olivet Nazarene University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Olivet Nazarene University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Olivet Nazarene University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Olivet Nazarene University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students.

Plan a Visit to Olivet Nazarene University

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