The University of Olivet agrees to:
All credits of all currently enrolled Siena Heights university students will be accepted toward an equal or comparable degree for the programs listed on Schedule A (the “Programs) at the The University of Olivet for purposes of this Teach-Out Agreement. The University of Olivet will accept 100% of all credits granted or accepted through transfer by Siena Heights University and guarantee admission to The University of Olivet, provided that the qualifying students are in good standing at Siena Heights University and meet the admissions standards of the specific program to which they seek entry.
The University of Olivet will waive admissions, application, and residency requirements for qualifying Siena Heights University students and will offer tuition and fees that are equal to or less than the posted tuition and fees at Siena Heights University. The University of Olivet will individually meet with each student to assemble a clear and transparent financial aid package.
The University of Olivet will review all bona fide financial aid offers, scholarships, or other financial aid packages previously awarded or promised by Siena Heights University and such information shall be provided to The University of Olivet by Siena Heights University as soon as reasonably practical following the execution of this Teach-Out Agreement to ensure that the student’s out of pocket expenses are the same or lower for similar programs and program types.
Whenever possible, The University of Olivet will match the percentage of aid awarded at Siena Heights University, proportional to The University of Olivet awards for the same or similar activities or accomplishments.
Siena Heights University students who transfer to The University of Olivet will be treated in an equitable manner and will be provided with academic, administrative, and student support services and assistance to ease their transition from Siena Heights University to the University of Olivet. Siena Heights University students who transfer to the University of Olivet will have full access to all The University of Olivet facilities and will otherwise have the full rights and privileges of all The University of Olivet students.
The University of Olivet will match Siena Heights University courses to The University of Olivet requirements whenever possible, providing reasonable flexibility to support student progress toward a degree and keep them on track for graduation in the same timeframe as would have been the case if they had remained at Siena Heights University.
The University of Olivet will make reasonable accomodations for students who wish to live on campus or nearby designated housing.
The University of Olivet is open to Siena Heights University students who participate in intercollegiate athletics programs at the discretion of the coaches of each sport.
The University of Olivet will undertake its obligations described herein at no cost to Siena Heights University.
Siena Heights University agrees to:
Provide The University of Olivet with a list of potential transfer students as soon as practicable.
Transmit to The University of Olivet all student educational records and all other related information necessary for The University of Olivet to comply with its obligations under this Teach-Out Agreement, except for those students who have elected to enroll in an institution other than The University of Olivet.
Promptly provide The University of Olivet with an official copy of the student’s transcript and a complete copy of the student’s admissions, academic, conduct, and financial records for all current students electing to transfer to The University of Olivet.
All records to be provided by Siena Heights University to The University of Olivet shall be in digitized form which is readily searchable and cataloged by specific academic year or term. These records for transfer student shall be treated in a manner consistent with The University of Olivet’s policies for maintaining transfer student records.
Duration:
This Teach-Out Agreement will remain binding on The University of Olivet until August 31, 2027. Thereafter, Siena Heights University students will need to abide by all policies, procedures, and requirements of the University of Olivet.
Programs:
Please open the full agreement to see tables comparing programs at Siena Heights University and University of Olivet .
