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OUR HOME IN THE HEART OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Biola University's Campus

With its tree-lined walkways, red brick buildings and inviting atmosphere, Biola University is an ideal setting for students pursuing an academically rigorous, biblically centered education.

In dorm rooms and classrooms, athletic fields and cafes, Biola’s campus is a place where friendships are created, futures are built, and growth is guaranteed. Spread out across 95 acres in residential La Mirada, the campus offers more than 1 million square feet of building space in 40 major buildings — several of which have been built or significantly renovated in the past decade to enhance education, research, community life and the overall student experiences. This is your space to stretch, learn, rest, explore, to test your limits, discover who you are and then go further than you’ve ever thought possible.

Campus Highlights

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Calvary Chapel
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A Cross-Shaped Worship Space

Calvary Chapel

Calvary Chapel, a sacred worship space on Biola University's La Mirada campus, is home to chapel services, classes and events. Transformed in 2018 by world-renowned Danish artists Peter Brandes and Maja Lisa Engelhardt, the chapel features original sculptures and stained-glass windows. We invite you to explore their artistic vision with a guided tour of Calvary Chapel, a cross-shaped worship space that has been beautifully recreated around a central theme — the Resurrection of Christ.

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Lim Center
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Where Science and Faith Flourish Together

Lim Center

The Alton and Lydia Lim Center for Science, Technology and Health is home to Biola’s science and health programs, filled with state-of-the-art equipment and innovative spaces for research, learning and community. The 91,200-sq-ft facility offers students access to instructional labs, an applied physiology laboratory, anatomy suite, nursing simulation suite, electron microscopy facility, research labs and a rooftop observatory, as well as some of the most comfortable and inspiring study spots on campus.

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Bardwell Hall
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An Innovative Home for the Arts

Bardwell Hall

Located right in the heart of our Southern California campus, Bardwell Hall is a renovated and reimagined space dedicated to the visual arts. This building, opened in fall 2021, is the visionary new home for the Department of Art. From individual studio spaces and outdoor exhibition areas to computer labs and galleries, there is no shortage of ways for our students to engage with Biola’s vibrant art community.

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Production Center
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Studio Facilities for the Next Generation of Storytellers

Production Center

Available 24 hours a day, our Studio Facilities give film students access to almost $4 million worth of state-of-the-art equipment from day one. The Production Center is home to Studio A and Studio B soundstages, as well as 9 editing bays, surround sound mixing and control/screening rooms. Scheduled to open in 2026, a new 45,463-square-foot studio facility will become the new home for the Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts.

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Residence Halls
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A Vibrant All-Christian Community

Residence Halls and Apartments

A home away from home for the growing student body at Biola University, the residence halls and apartments offer unique spaces for residential communities, collaborative study and recreational activities. Each building has secure access, and common and outdoor areas are monitored 24 hours a day.

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