Special Visit Days & Personalized Campus Visits
Visiting Olivet is the best way for high school students, transfer students and their families to experience the future here.
Choose from our expertly planned Special Visit Days for undergraduate programs or plan your personalized campus visit today. We also offer custom appointments to discuss our master’s, doctoral and certificate programs with Graduate Enrollment specialists.
Upcoming Visit Days for Traditional Undergraduate Programs
Can’t make a Special Visit Day?
Visit campus on a Personalized Campus Visit for nearly endless options.
All Upcoming Special Visit Days for Traditional Undergraduate Programs
Purple & Gold Days
Spring Orientation 2025
Martin Luther King Day at Olivet
Purple & Gold Days
Experience Music & Ministry
Experience Education
President’s Day at Olivet
Purple & Gold Days
Just for Juniors
Purple & Gold Days
Just for Juniors
Purple & Gold Days (Overnight)
Purple & Gold Days
Purple & Gold Days
Plan a Personalized Campus Visit
It’s all about your dreams and goals! We want to plan a personalized visit just for you. We will schedule a time for you to take a campus tour, meet your admissions counselor and visit with a professor.
Directions
Find Your Way to Olivet
Olivet is nestled in the historic village of Bourbonnais, Illinois — about an hour from Chicago. Situated on more than 275 acres, the campus consists of both historic and innovative architecture, on beautiful, park-like grounds. Nearby are coffee shops, restaurants and all the amenities a college town affords.
Experience Local
Connect Roasters
Just across the street from ONU’s campus sits the alumni-owned coffee shop. It’s the perfect spot to connect with a friend or spend time working on homework while enjoying a latte or baked good.
Frank Lloyd Wright Bradley House
Catch a tour to discover some of Kankakee’s history, learn about the owners of the house and the architect himself.
Ice Valley Centre
Enjoy skating, figure skating and hockey all at Ice Valley’s indoor ice skating rink.
Kankakee Farmer’s Market
Take advantage of the local fresh produce, handmade goods and freshly-made, ready-to-eat foods.
Kankakee River State Park
Camping, hiking, biking, canoeing, horseback riding — they’ve got it all.
Perry Farm Park
A favorite local spot for walking, running and biking. Perry Farm is just a few blocks away from campus, providing easy access to great outdoor trails along the Kankakee River.
Sequels Resale Shop
This consignment shop buys and sells top brands of clothing, shoes and accessories. Students love finding great deals on trendy items, and it’s also a great way to bring in a little cash selling clothes.
Lodging & Restaurants
If your family requires lodging, there are plenty of options. Also, while in town, stop at a few of these student favorites.
Video Campus Tour
Explore campus with an online tour and see your potential future campus. Of course, you will want to come to campus in person as soon as possible, but our online visit should help you in the meantime.
Students are supported by everyone in the Olivet community. Our graduates are educated & spiritually equipped to go & change the world.
Where Your Future Begins
We Believe. You Belong Here. Discover why Olivet is a place where faith meets calling. Take the first step today.