Transfer Students

The Transfer Center is designed to make your transition to Olivet stress-free.

Will my credits transfer? How long will it take to graduate and what will it cost?

Olivet's transfer counselors are here to help answer those questions and more. Complete these 3 steps or reach out to your transfer team below to find out more about transferring to Olivet.

 

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Campus Visit

We offer several different ways for you to visit our beautiful campus! Whether you visit in person or online, choose a personalized visit or energetic event day, we want to show you all that Olivet has to offer.

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Apply to Olivet

It all starts here! We accept applications on a rolling basis throughout the year. All completed applications receive equal consideration.

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Apply For Admission

Your application tells us what we need to know to get you started. It is completely free and should only take a few minutes. 

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Send Us Your Transcript

Having your transcript sent will allow our team of advisors to see how your courses transfer in and how they will apply to your major. 

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Add Our Code On FAFSA

Add our school code 001741 to complete your FAFSA. Once received, our team will be able to put together a financial award package for you.

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Meet Your Team!

Emily Sauer

Transfer Counselor 

Call: 815-928-5447
Text: 815-472-7603
eesauer@olivet.edu

Schedule an appointment

Kimberly Strickland

Director of New Student Financial Aid                   

Call: 815-939-5198
klstrickland@olivet.edu

Tiffany Holohan

Director of Community College & Academic Partnerships

Call: 815-928-5515
tmholohan@olivet.edu

Purple & Gold Days

Your P&G visit may include custom visits with faculty, guided tours, personalized appointments with your admissions counselor and so much more! Register for your preferred date in April before it's too late.

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Have Questions?

We are here to help YOU! 

We understand transferring can be a scary and overwhelming process so we want to walk alongside you. The button below is most of our frequently asked questions. If you ever have any specific questions, or just want to speak to an advisor directly, please reach out to our admission staff located above. We are more than willing to answer anything that comes your way, so don't hesitate to ask! 

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Come Visit Us!

We would love to meet you! Campus visits are so important because they give you a glimpse into the life of an Olivet student. This will also give you a chance to meet with your advisor, tour the campus, ask questions, and feel the heart of the community. We believe you belong here, so come see it for yourself! 

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Transfer Tuesday: Blogs

7 PIECES OF ADVICE FOR COLLEGE TRANSFERS: A SURVIVAL GUIDE

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10 QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK YOUR TRANSFER ADVISOR                       

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TRANSFERRING SCHOOLS: COMMUNITY COLLEGE VERSUS UNIVERSITY LIFE

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Once a Transfer, Now a Tiger

Students considering transferring colleges often express a concern that they might be labeled as "the transfer" for the rest of their college career. At Olivet, our transfer students become part of the student body from day one. Once you step on campus you'll realize that you're no longer a transfer, you're a tiger.