Admitted Student Day
- Monday, April 7, 2025
- 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Pacific
- Fluor Fountain
- Hosted By: Torrey Honors College, Undergraduate Admissions
Cost and Admission
This is a paid event.
Registration for spring admissions events will open Wednesday, December 3, 2024. For questions, please reach out to admissions.events@biola.edu.
Admitted Student Day is a day dedicated to celebrating your journey, empowering community connection, and presenting helpful resources for your upcoming decisions and transitions. You’ll be able to connect with our vibrant staff and student community and get your questions answered and see what it could look like to officially become a Biolan. Remember, our team is here for you. We can’t wait to connect!
Questions?
Contact Admissions Events at:
(562) 944-0351 Ext. 5353
admissions.events@biola.edu
Monday, April 1, 2024 Tentative Event Schedule
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8–8:45 a.m. | Event Check-In
Check-in for the day, receive all of your event materials and exclusive Biola swag, sign up for a dorm tour, and grab a breakfast burrito before the day's festivities begin! |
Fluor Fountain |
| 8:45–9:20 a.m. | Eagles Welcome Session
Join us for a welcome from Biola University the Vice President of Student Development, hear an overview of the opportunities for the day, and the chance to win some Biola swag! |
Tent on Lot F - Near Fluor Fountain |
| 9:30–10:20 a.m. | Chapel
Experience one of Biola's weekly Monday morning chapels alongside current Biola students. |
Chase Gymnasium |
| Various | Morning Create Your Own Adventure:
|
Various |
| 12–1 p.m. | Admitted Student Day Celebration - Lunch with the President Join us for lunch as we celebrate your acceptance to Biola with a message from Biola University President, Dr. Barry Corey. |
Lot F- Near Fluor Fountain |
| 1–3:00 p.m. | Academic Event Celebrations
Connect with your major of interest! Learn more about our different schools, ask questions about what it looks like to study in your major of interest, connect with faculty and staff, and tour your department's facilities. |
Various |
| 1–1:45 p.m. | Undeclared? Academic Advising 1n1 Appointments Undeclared Advising Appointments: Meet with an advisor to explore your major options and review your Fall 2024 class schedule. Lookout for an email invitation to schedule your appointment prior to the event! |
Sutherland Hall - Academic Advising Offices |
| Various | Afternoon Create Your Own Adventure:
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Various |
Academic Department Events Tentative Schedule
Times & locations will be available on the final event schedule that you'll receive at Event Check-In. We recommend planning to stay at the event at least until 3 p.m. to have time to join an Academic Event in your major of interest.
| Event |
|---|
| Biology Department Open House Connect with our faculty, staff, and current students from within the Biological Sciences and learn what it could look like for you to pursue a career in this department at Biola University. Light refreshments will be provided! |
| School of Humanities and Social Sciences Make sure to join the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) Open House to get connected with the philosophy, modern languages, sociology, English, history and political sciences departments. Light refreshments will be provided and you’ll have the opportunity to connect with faculty in these various fields. |
| Department of Kinesiology and Public Health Open House A time for prospective students and families to meet with faculty, staff and current students. We will also give a tour of our department facilities. The tour will begin promptly at 11:15 a.m. |
| Chemistry, Physics and Engineering Open House Join our CPE department for a tour of the state of the art labs and participate in a Q&A time with students and faculty. |
| Rosemead School of Psychology Q&As Meet with professor Hall and get your general questions answered about what it looks like to be a student in the psychology department. |
| School of Fine Arts and Communication Open House & Ice Cream Social Join Art, Music, Theatre, Communication, Journalism, and Public Relations faculty for Ice Cream Sundaes, breakout sessions, and a time of celebration! Breakout sessions include Q&As with faculty/students, major-based activities, and more! Plan to spend the entire 90 minutes with us. |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders Open House Connect with staff and faculty from the Communication Sciences & Disorders department and then tour the on-campus speech clinic and clinic workroom. |
| Mathematics Department Open House Students and families are invited to stop by anytime between 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to connect with Dr. Wilson, the Chair of the Math Department, explore the Mathlab, and enjoy some refreshments. |
| Computer Science Department Open House Students and families are invited to stop by anytime between 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to talk with Professor Grace Lew, the Program Chair for Computer Sciences. Learn more about what life as a Computer Science major could look like, get your questions answered, and enjoy some refreshments. |
| The Crowell Experience During this session you will get a full scoop of what to expect as a Biola business student and take a tour of the Business facility. |
| School of Education Open House Come to our open house to meet with faculty and staff and learn more about being an Education major at Biola! |
| Torrey Honors College Join us at the Torrey Honors College whether you are admitted or considering it for the first time! Come to meet and greet Torrey Honor faculty and current Torrey students. Learn more about how Torrey Honors can enrich your journey at Biola and beyond. We can't wait to meet and celebrate with you! |
| Nursing Major Open House Come learn about being a nursing major at Biola! You will also get a tour of the skills and simulation lab suite in the Lim Center. |
| Cinema & Media Arts Experience Tour our Production Center, connect with faculty staff and students, and enjoy the Cinema & Media Arts student experience. |
| Bible, Theology & Ministry Open House Connect with professors and learn more about life as a Bible, Theology & Ministry student. |
| What is Intercultural Studies? Cook School of Intercultural Studies Open House
Stop by anytime between 1-3:00 pm to meet professors and current students in the program. Celebrate your admission to Biola and the possibilities in Intercultural Studies! Faculty from the Peace & Justice and Community & International Development specialties will be present to answer any questions you may have about studying Intercultural Studies at Biola. Light refreshments will be provided. |
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- Monday, April 1, 2024
- 6 a.m.–7:20 a.m. PDT/Los Angeles, CA, USA (To view what time it will be in your city, go to timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter)
- Virtual (Online - Zoom Link will be sent to upon registering for the event)
- Hosted by International Admissions
Cost
| Free |
Please note: Registration will close the week before the event, so be sure to register early!
International Students Virtual Event Information
Schedule
- Biola Admissions Information Session
- Date: Monday, April 1, 2024
- Time: 6–6:45 a.m. (PDT)
- Description: Congratulations and welcome to the Biola community! We could not be more excited to celebrate with you! Virtual Admitted Student Day is a day dedicated to celebrating your journey and presenting helpful resources for your upcoming decisions and transitions. Join us to get your questions answered and see what it could look like to officially become a Biolan. Remember, our team is here for you so if you’d like to connect with us, please feel free to reach out to undergrad.international@biola.edu with any questions.
Also, as a bonus, students who attend the Virtual Biola Admissions Information Session will also qualify for the $500 Visit Scholarship for Fall 2024 enrollment!
Questions?
Contact International Admissions at undergrad.international@biola.edu.
Your Next Steps
What's Next
Explore essential next steps in starting your Biola journey, including paying your enrollment deposit to confirm your spot for fall 2023 and accessing your Biola email account. For questions, contact your admissions counselor.
Financial Aid
Biola is committed to affordability, and our financial aid process is designed to help. Explore our payment plans, scholarships and other aid opportunities to see how we are partnering with you to make your education affordable. For questions, contact the Financial Aid Office.
Housing Selection
Find everything you need to know about on-campus housing, including the application process, dormitory/apartment selection, roommate matching, and more. Also, tour some of Biola’s resident halls with our student ambassadors! For questions, contact Housing Services.
- First Year Dorm Tour Videos:
Academic Advising
Learn more about class registration, transferring AP, IB or CLEP credits, and placement exams. For tips on how to choose a major check out the video from our Academic Advising team below and use this Major Decision Worksheet to help narrow down what you're interested in. For questions, contact Academic Advising.
- Video: Tips on Choosing Your Major
New Student Orientation
Explore the new student orientation for first-time freshman, transfer, veteran and global students! Check out the information you need to get you ready for your arrival. For questions, contact New Student Orientation.
Becoming Biola
Get a glimpse into the undergrad life at Biola. Follow along with current students as they share their Biola experience. Including topics like clubs, on-campus jobs, best study spots, and the daily experience of being a college student — all from the Biola student perspective.
Admitted Student Day - Virtual Experience
Congratulations and welcome to the Biola community! We could not be more excited to celebrate with you! Virtual Admitted Student Day is a day dedicated to celebrating your journey and presenting helpful resources for your upcoming decisions and transitions. Follow the resources below to get your questions answered and see what it could look like to officially become a Biolan. Remember, our team is here for you so if you’d like to connect with us throughout the day, please feel free to reach out to admissions@biola.edu with any questions!
Step #1: Congratulations!! And Welcome to Biola!
From our team to you, CONGRATULATIONS on your acceptance to Biola!
Step #2: Get to Know the BU Community
We know that getting to know the Biola community from afar can feel a little overwhelming, that’s why we’ve curated this inside look at what it’s like to be a Biolan! For more glimpses of the Biola Community be sure to explore our Becoming Biola YouTube channel.
#whyichoosebiola
#whyichoosebiola - Mike Ahn, Assistant Dean, Chapels and Worship
#whyichoosebiola - Emily Coffey, current student
Dorm Tour: Hart Hall
Dorm Tour: Hope Hall
Day in the Life as a Biola StudentStep #3: What's Next? How to Say Yes To Biola!
Finally! What’s Next? You’re ready to officially come a Biola, how do you say yes? Our admissions counselor team wants to support you every step of the way. Hear insight from our team and tips for moving forward as you take the next step into your future. Make sure to connect with your admissions counselor!
Disney Gift Card Giveaway Terms & Conditions
All students attending Admitted Student Day in person will be entered in the Disney Gift Card Giveaway. Students will be given a raffle ticket at Event Check-In. Premier Eagle Club members will be given two entries.
Students must be present during the giveaway announcement to claim their prize. One gift card will be given away at the Eagles Welcome Session at 8:45 a.m. and the remaining two will be given away during Lunch at 12:20 p.m.
Three $400 Disney Gift Cards will be given away at Admitted Student Day.
Students will be required to fill out a W9 & Gift Acknowledgment Form to claim their prize.
*This Disney Gift Card is paid for and sponsored solely by Biola University and is not endorsed or affiliated with Disneyland or Walt Disney Company in any respect