Biola University

At Biola, we recommend you tour the campus, visit a chapel and meet with a counselor. However, the campus visit is meant to be customized to meet your needs. Please provide us the following information, and make sure to tell us everything that we can do to serve you best.

If you are an organization wanting to visit us as a group, please schedule a group visit with us.

There will be no classes, chapel, or faculty appointments the week of December 16 due to finals.

Please note that campus tours conducted by outside organizations without the knowledge or permission of the Biola Office of Admissions are not considered official university campus tours. Students participating in such tours will not be provided with a letter from Biola constituting excuse for absence from school ("school dismissal letter"). If you plan to participate in a tour conducted by an outside organization and wish to verify the organization's status with the university, please contact the Biola Office of Admissions.

By submitting this form: (a) I authorize Biola University to contact me via phone, text, email and/or mail; (b) I acknowledge that if Biola University contacts me via text message, message and data rates may apply; and (c) I further acknowledge that I may opt-out of any of the preceding forms of communication at any time by contacting Biola University's Office of Admissions.

Visit Planning Information

The campus tour will last one hour and 15 minutes. Incoming first-time freshman appointments are 30 minutes; transfer appointments are 60 minutes. Please allow at least 1-1/2 hours if you would like to visit a class (two-week notice required). Chapel (M,W,F at 9:30am) is approximately one hour. We will allow 30 minutes for faculty and coach appointments (advanced notice required).

Please allow at least four hours on campus for visits that include a number of requests. Once your visit has been finalized, we will send a confirmation email with all of the details. If you have questions, please call (562) 903-4752. Important: Rescheduling a visit that includes class visits and faculty appointments will require a new two-week notice.

While on campus I would like a/an:

Appointment with Admissions Counselor

First-time Freshman-30 Minutes
Transfer-60 Minutes

Yes, I would like to meet with an Admissions Counselor.No, thanks

Campus Tour

November 1 - December 13: Tours at 8:15am, 10:30am, 12:15pm, 2pm and 3:45pm
December 16-19: Tours at 10:30am and 2pm
No campus tour on Commencement day, December 20.

Yes, I would like a tour of the campus.No, thanks

Torrey Honors Institute

One week's notice needed.
The Torrey Honors Institute is the undergraduate honors program at Biola. Students from all majors are welcome to apply.

Yes, I am interested in meeting with the Torrey Honors Institute.No, thanks

Class Visits Resume September 16.
Please plan to attend the entire class. We need at least two week's notice to schedule a class visit. Friday classes are very limited. Visiting students must be at least 16 years of age. If you would like to visit a specific class, we ask that you go to the Class Schedule and follow the prompt to see what is available on the date of your visit. You can then list the class in the comments section. We have to submit a request for approval.

Faculty Appointment

Two-week's notice needed. Faculty appointments are reserved for juniors, seniors and transfer students.
Faculty will be available for appointments beginning September 16.
SUMMER: Most academic departments are closed during the summer; however, we can check!

Yes, I would like to meet with a faculty member within my program of interest.No, thanks

Would you like to schedule a One-On-One lunch with a current student?

This is for the visiting student only (NO PARENTS or SIBLINGS please) and not for overnight visits.
This is simply one-on-one lunch with a current student where the visiting student can ask questions about student life, dorm life, general academics, and more. We will not match students based on major. We will need a week's notice in order to coordinate.

Yes, I would like to have lunch with a current student.No, thanks

Major Specific Tours

Sorry, these tour times cannot be adjusted. The schedule has been built around the availability of students within the respective majors.

Nursing Department Tour

Yes, I would like a tour of the Nursing Department. I plan on majoring in Nursing.No, thanks

Nursing Department tours will begin promptly at their listed time. Students who are more than 10 minutes late will need to reschedule for another day. Also, students are limited to two guests to join the tour--sorry, but space is limited.

Lim Center Tour

This tour is for students who will declare a science as their major.
Tours are Monday through Friday at 11:45am through December 13.

Yes, I would like a tour of the Lim Center. I am intending to major in Science.No, thanks

Cinema and Media Arts Tour

This tour is for students who will declare the Cinema & Media Arts Bachelor's degree.
FALL: Tours are Monday-Friday at 2pm.
SUMMER: (beginning May 13) tours are Monday-Thursday at 2pm and Fridays at 9:30am.

Yes, I would like a tour of the Cinema & Media Arts building. Cinema & Media Arts is my declared major.No, thanks

Attend a Sporting Event on campus

Would you like to attend a sporting event while you are on campus?

Click here to view the schedule of athletic events. (One week's notice required--home games only)

YesNo

We're glad you want to attend a sporting event on campus! Give us a week's notice and we can provide tickets (Monday through Friday) for you! Student must have a scheduled visit (appointment/tour) in order to receive free tickets--please indicate event and date below after viewing schedule.

Name & Date of Sporting Event:*

Overnight Accommodation

Will you need overnight accommodation?

Overnight stays will be available the week of October 14; however, they are not available November 27-29; December 9-31.

Yes, I need overnight accommodationNo, thanks

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:
The overnight stay is for prospective students only (sorry--no parents/siblings). Two week's notice is required when scheduling an overnight stay. The last week to schedule an overnight stay for the semester is the week of December 2. We ask that students be between the ages of 16-23, and there is a one-night maximum. There is a non-refundable overnight fee of $20. Please submit this fee ONLINE for an overnight visit to be scheduled. The fee does include two meal passes for the student.

Guests need to arrive at the Admissions Office between 8am and 5pm--no Saturday or Sunday overnight stays with the exception of visit events. More details will be emailed, but please plan to bring a sleeping bag and pillow. Please share a little about yourself (i.e., introvert, extrovert) in the comments section below. Lastly, please know the host may still have classes, homework, an on-campus job as part of their normal activities during the visiting student's stay.

Prime Time Shuttle will extend a discount for their services to families visiting Biola. Make your reservation by calling 1-800-RED-VANS and mention profile BIOLA. The discount is $7 off the first person for the Share Ride Service. The fee is $10 for each additional member in your party.

If your student is visiting alone and under the age of 21, we can provide transportation through Prime Time Shuttle at no cost to the family. We will need a two week notice and this service is to/from the airport only. This service can be used one time only, but does include pick up and drop off. The information we will need in the two week notice (please put in comments section) is: Name of Student; Date of pick/up and drop off; Cell Number to provide Driver; Airlines; Flight Number and arrival/departure times. Transportation services are for weekdays only and require arrival and departure times to be between 8am and 5pm (where staff is available to accommodate flight changes.)

The Admissions Office is open weekdays from 8:00 am–4:30 pm, except holidays. An appointment with an Admissions Counselor will last 30 to 60 minutes and may include financial aid and admissions information. This is recommended for all Transfer Students and Juniors/Seniors in high school. The tour itself takes up to 60 minutes so don't forget to wear your walking shoes. If you live out of state or can't visit during the day, check out our visit events.

Academic Plans

Desired Entrance Term*

Type of Student*
First-Time Freshman:
Still in high school or HS graduate with less than 15 college credits earned

Transfer:
Graduated high school with more than 15 college credits earned

First-Time Freshman:
Still in high school or HS graduate with less than 15 college credits earned

Transfer:
Graduated high school with more than 15 college credits earned

Program of Interest*

Requirement Box

YesNo

Concentration*

Biola University

Event Registration

Undergrad Campus Visit

Student Name & Email

Student Personal Information

Student Mailing Address