University of Mount Olive

University of Mount Olive is on a 123-acre campus in the small town setting of Mount Olive, North Carolina, not far from Raleigh.

University of Mount Olive Student Activities

University of Mount Olive has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to join – including chorus, and more.

Interested in Greek life? University of Mount Olive does not have fraternities or sororities.

University of Mount Olive has the Student Government Association. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Mount Olive include Phi Beta Lambda, commuters organization, Christian Student Fellowship and English Society.

University of Mount Olive students' favorite campus traditions are Pickle Classic Basketball Tournament, Mr. and Miss Mount Olive College and MOOS Day.

Does University of Mount Olive Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Mount Olive.

University of Mount Olive offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus through freshman year.

Most University of Mount Olive students live off campus. In 2022, 11% of undergrads at University of Mount Olive lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 90% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Mount Olive. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Mount Olive offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Mount Olive Athletics

At University of Mount Olive 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 University of Mount Olive:

Is University of Mount Olive 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.

Additionally, University of Mount Olive has overnight security patrols; weekend patrols.

Plan a Visit to University of Mount Olive

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Mount Olive, take State Route 55 to Mount Olive, NC. If you need to fly, book your flight to Raleigh-Durham International airport.

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