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 Admitted Student Day will close on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (PST). 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!
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Questions?
Contact Admissions Events at:
(562) 944-0351 Ext. 5353
admissions.events@biola.edu
Monday, April 7, 2025 Tentative Event Schedule
| Time | Event |
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| 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! |
| 8:45–9:20 a.m. | Eagles Welcome Session
Join us for a welcome from ½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ President, hear an overview of the opportunities for the day, and the chance to win some Biola swag! |
| 9:30–10:20 a.m. | Chapel
Hear from Talbot School of Theology professor, Dr. Sean McDowell, and experience one of Biola's weekly Monday morning chapels alongside current Biola students. |
| Various | Morning Create Your Own Adventure:
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| 12–1 p.m. | Admitted Student Day Celebration Lunch Join us for lunch as we celebrate your acceptance to Biola |
| 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 | Afternoon Create Your Own Adventure:
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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 |
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| 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 ½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ. 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. You'll also have the opportunity to tour the state of the art facilities! |
| 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. |
| Undergraduate Psychology Department Open House Celebrate your acceptance to Biola and ahve 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 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. |
| Division of Technology Faculty Connections Math / Computer Science / Engineering / Robotics / Physics Planning to major in Math, Computer Science (AI), Robotics, Engineering, or Physics – then come connect with your future faculty members, ask questions, experience the Division of Technology AND celebrate your acceptance to ½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ. If you have not had a chance to tour the facilities, tours will also be offered. If you’re unsure of what to major (or minor) in, but if you are interested in Tech and how to master it for God’s Kingdom this is your chance to get to know us, get your questions answered, and see the scholarships, internships, research, and job opportunities that await you! |
| Crowell School of Business Info Session 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! |
| Public Health & Nursing Major Academic Event 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. |
| Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts Backstage Tour Join the VIP tour and go behind the scenes at one of the nation’s top film schools, according to Hollywood. Visit soundstages, audio suites, edit bays, walk through our extensive equipment room, get a sneak peek at our new studio facility. Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts Backstage Tour |
| Bible, Theology & Ministry Open House Connect with professors and learn more about life as a Bible, Theology & Ministry student! |
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- Monday, April 7, 2025
- 6 a.m.–7:00 a.m. PDT/Los Angeles, CA, USA (To view what time it will be in your city, go to )
- Virtual (Online - Zoom Link will be sent via email before the event)
- Hosted by International Admissions
Cost
| Free |
Please note: Registration will close at 11:59 p.m. (PDT) on Thursday, April 3, so be sure to register early!
International Students Virtual Event Information
Schedule
- Biola Admissions Information Session
- Date: Monday, April 7, 2025
- Time: 6–7 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 2025 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 to help narrow down what you're interested in. For questions, contact Academic Advising.
- Video:
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.
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 or follow us on Instagram at .
STEP #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.
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 throughout the day and will be announced on Instagram - winners will need to bring their corresponding raffle ticket to Fluor Fountain to claim their prize and fill out the necessary forms.
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 ½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ and is not endorsed or affiliated with Disneyland or Walt Disney Company in any respect