Home
Colleges
The University of Olivet
Lifestyle

The University of Olivet
Social & Lifestyle

What's it like at The University of Olivet?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at Olivet. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Very Cloudy
175 or fewer days of sun / year
Town
Campus Setting

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at The University of Olivet:

Sunshine
Very Cloudy
Are we sure the sun exists?
175 or fewer days of sun / year
Snowfall
Extreme
Get out the snowplow!
35 or more inches of snow / year

Geography

The University of Olivet is in a small town setting with low to moderate walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Capital City
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Town
Closest national park
India Dunes tl Lkshr (114 mi)
Distance to coast
Great Lakes (68 mi)

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at The University of Olivet.

Politics

Republican
State vote for president
Democrat
Elected governor
Republican
County vote for president

Michigan elected a Republican in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Democrat, and the county votes Republican.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

Michigan's gun laws are:

Institutional
State law bans concealed guns in dorms and classrooms, but not college grounds. That leaves it up to individual schools for other parts of campus.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with The University of Olivet about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. The University of Olivet is affiliated with:

Congregational Christian Church
Protestant

Student Life

Eager to get involved at The University of Olivet? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

  1. 1. Minority Association of Premedical Students
  2. 2. Gay-Straight Alliance
  3. 3. Mathletes
  4. 4. OC Association Computing Machinery
  5. 5. Black Student Union
  1. 1. Lecture and Symposium Speakers Series
  2. 2. Service Day
  3. 3. Midnight breakfast

Mistakes were made

(But not by you!)

These are the top 10 mistakes people make when searching for colleges

Top Ten Mistakes

CollegeIQ relies on data from government and private resources. Always confer with the individual college or university for the most recent data. Learn more about our data and methodology.

© 2025 Whittier Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service