University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC, USA

Reviews

University of Mount Olive

Sarah from Burlington, NC

a current student here
2 people found this review useful
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In three sentences
It is a very welcoming community. All of the professors, instructors, and various staff are always so nice and are always a big help. All of the students are friendly and it is so easy to make new friends.
Tips for prospective students
Always stay on top of your assignments, deadlines come sooner than later. Get to know your professors and gain a personal relationship with them; this will help out with many opportunities including work. Make friends and reach out to people, having connections can help out when something is needed.
Academic Rigor
There is writing all across the board. I like that because it broadens your ideas about what you think and feel about a certain topic. It also refines your writing skills.
Dorm Life
Living with a roommate can be scary at first, but become friends with your roommate. Get to know them to see how they are like. Once you are friends, there is a level of comfort and you will enjoy being in their company.
Food and Dining
There is always such good food that served to students. It's so easy to move around to get what you need, and the service is quick to keep lines moving. The food is always hot, unless it doesn't need to be and the dining hours are very reasonable for everyone's schedules.
What to do for fun
There is a beach volleyball court always available for everyone to use, along with a gym that has FREE service to students. There a lot of clubs and organizations to get involved in, and some are even related to many majors that are offered at the University of Mount Olive. A lot of the students go to Goldsboro to go to the malls and movies and just go out to have a fun time.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
There is an annual Thanksgiving Day dinner in which the staff serves the students food.
Campus Safety
Campus safety is very easy to get along with. They are always patrolling the campus to make sure everything is in order and to ensure everyone's safety.

Tonya from Monroe, NC

a current student here
2 people found this review useful
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Am learning a lot
You get every type of help you may need and everyone is very nice.
Am enjoying being here
I'm from a big city and Mount Olive is a very small place.
Bang for the buck
It might be a little expensive but it is worth ever penny.
Tips for prospective students
If you like a small school, with nice people, and you don't mind not having anything around you its a good school for you to go to.
Great for these types of students
Everything is right in the place it should be here.

De'Ja from Raleigh, NC

a current student here
1 person found this review useful
CategoriesComments
In three sentences
University of Mount Olive is a small, diverse college. It has students of many ethnicity and religious background. If you're looking to be at a great university with a small setting, the University of Mount Olive is the place to be. We are a close net student body at this University and you'll never feel alone here.
Tips for prospective students
Keep your grades up in high school even before entering your senior year. Study for your SAT and ACT. If you already taken those exams and feel that you could get a better score please retake those exams.
Academic Rigor
The academic rigor here is challenging where you are expected to perform to the best of your ability and more. All depending on your major, some classes are going to be moderate and others can be very challenging.
Dorm Life
They make an effort to match students with people with like interest so you can have a fun and pleasant experience. Its living on your own and being a responsible young adult. We also have dorm activities that help everyone get involve and get to know each other in the dorm. Fun, fun, fun.
Food and Dining
The café is a great place to dine. You have a variety of choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Its also a place to meet up with your friends to plan your day. The food is very good and when parents or friends that do not attend University of Mount Olive come to visit, they can dine there also for a small fee.
What to do for fun
The school sporting events on campus is exciting. We also have Bingo night on Thursdays and prizes are given.
Great for these types of students
Students who are intimidated by very huge colleges/Universities, this would be the college to apply for. The classes are small and the teacher/student ratio is not that big depending on the class.
Clubs and Activities
I am involved with CAB (College Activities Board). We plan activities on campus and make improvements on activities that were already done. New ideas are always welcome.
Greek Life
There is no Greek life on campus but it wouldn't hurt to start academic Greek life. That is left for discussion.
Campus Safety
Campus safety is great. They are present at all times.

Marcus from NC

a current student here
1 person found this review useful
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In three sentences
UMO is a great small campus university where your professors get to know you. My largest class has 32 students and smallest has 15. Even though Mount Olive is a small town, there are tons of on-campus activities.
Tips for prospective students
Communicate with the financial office promptly. They will help you see that UMO is a viable option.
Academic Rigor
Tons of small papers and assignments rather than 1 or 2 major ones
Dorm Life
The dorms are tiny. However after one year, you are eligible to move into campus apartments where you share an apartment with 3 others, but have you own room. Free laundry, cable, phone, and wifi service
Food and Dining
Good food, but dining hours are slightly inconvient
What to do for fun
Attend athletic events; CAB events, rec center and events, CFFA
Bang for the buck
The cost to attend UMO is less than a large NC public university. There are great scholarships offer by the university.
Great for these types of students
athletes, smart; unterested in agriculture
Clubs and Activities
CAB and Student REc plan awesome trips and activities; get involved in the clubs
Greek Life
None
Campus Safety
On-site campus security right outside freshman dorms

Katherine from NC

researching this school
1 person found this review useful
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In three sentences
Absolutely wonderful university! They are very much like a family and well prepared to handle individual matters. They make everyone feel welcomed no matter your worries.

Academic Rigor
This university provides each academic path with its own challenges and support. Tutoring is available upon request and no students are left behind to fail.
Dorm Life
Dorms are well taken care of and improving even more with time. RA's are available for each dorm, for students to talk to and get extra emotional or academic help with.
Food and Dining
Wonderful meals. You may miss home cooked meals but the food here can be a much better substitute than any fast food restaurant.
Bang for the buck
Absolutely worth the money. Being a private university they offer smaller classes and more individual attention to meet your needs and get you the education you want.
Great for these types of students
Great for students who want a friendly enviorment with exceptional academics.
Clubs and Activities
This university has an abundant amount of clubs and activities, from bowling, ball room dancing to beta club and martial arts club. They also have movie nights and concerts available.
Campus Safety
This university is well monitored. Help stations are available upon emergency or even if you just need someone to walk you to your car. Campus safety regulators are available 24/7 and there is a number to call on every building if you need attention.

Joshua from Goldsboro, NC

a current student here
1 person found this review useful
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In three sentences
Mount Olive is a wonderful school. It based on the christian faithbut welcome all religions to be apart of it. It has a great staff ho ctually cae bout u.
Tips for prospective students
It is a great school and do ur best no matter where u attend.
Dorm Life
It is pretty cool because there are plent of pople to meet.
What to do for fun
Chill with friends and go to beach.
Clubs and Activities
There are many.
Campus Safety
Very safe college.