Incoming Student Application Process

Ready to live on campus?

We believe (and research shows) the opportunities that come with living in a residence hall on campus will have many benefits for you as a Biola student. You will be living with peers, learning from one another, developing life skills, making deep friendships and having opportunities to experience close Christian community in ways few others get to experience. If you are an incoming student, including freshmen and transfer students, interested in living in campus housing, all you need to know about applying for campus housing can be found here.

Begin the Process

1. Explore Residence Halls

   • Explore more about the different Residence Halls you can call your home during your time at Biola! While Biola apartments are not available for transfer students, we will thoughtfully place transfer students in similar age/ stage continuing housing.
   • View our Housing Rates for various Residence Halls, Apartment Buildings, and different styles of rooms.

2. Pay the Deposit

   • Pay the $250 housing deposit by credit card on MyAccount TouchNet or in person at the Cashier’s Office (lower level of Metzger Hall)
   • To pay the deposit online, go to your MyAccount and then select "Student Financials" > "Make an Online Payment" – the keyword you're looking for is "Deposits." First, select the semester you are applying for from the dropdown menu and then "Undergrad Housing Deposit" from the second dropdown menu. Please follow the payment prompts from there.
   • Wait 30–60 minutes for the payment to process; then the application will be available!

3. Submit Your Housing Application

   • Find the Housing Application on your MyHousing & Dining Self-Service page. 
     • If you do not see the housing application under "Forms and Application" that is a good indicator that you need to pay the housing deposit.
   • Once you complete the Housing Application, you will receive a confirmation email from undergrad.housing@biola.edu in your Biola email. If you do not receive a confirmation please reach out to undergrad.housing@biola.edu!
   • If you are UNDER 18 years-old at the time you are completing the Housing Application, your parent(s)/guardian(s) can electronically sign the housing contract with you.

4. Select Your Meal Plan

   • Apply and select your meal plan on the MyHousing & Dining Self-Service page.
     • Note: You can find the housing application under the "Forms an Application" menu option in the upper left hand side of the home screen.

5. Roommate Matching

   • The Housing and Residence Life team cares deeply about your experience in Biola Housing. The team will personally review your application and find the best possible match based on how you complete the lifestyle preferences section of your Housing Application.
   • If you already have a roommate in mind, you can request a specific roommate for the Fall semester by roommate matching on My Housing & Dining Self-Service until early June. Please keep in mind you will only be able to match with students who have completed the Housing Application!
   • To learn more, watch the video on Roommate Matching.