2008-2009 Application for Admission

Application Information

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A message from the campus:

If you are applying for Fall 2009 via the December 1 Early Action Deadline, you will receive admission notification by January 15, 2008.

If you are applying for Fall 2009 via the January 15, 2008 Early Action Deadline, you will receive admission notification by February 15, 2008.


If you are applying for Fall 2009 via the March 1 Regular Deadline, you will receive admission notification by April 1, 2008. 

Last updated: 9/9/2008 4:16PM PST

We are excited you have decided to apply for admission to Biola University. Since 1908, Biola has been committed to biblically-centered education, scholarship, and service, equipping men and women in mind and character to impact the world for Christ. Because of this strong evangelical Christian commitment, we welcome all applicants who are personally committed to faith in Christ.

Note: All potential graduate students must use the graduate application to apply for admission. Returning students must file an application for readmission along with a $15 nonrefundable fee. (These applications are also available at the Office of Admissions.)


Application Deadlines

  File Completed By Notification
Fall December 1 (Early Action #1) January 15
January 15 (Early Action #2) February 15
March 1 (Regular Deadline) April 1
Spring December 15 Rolling Basis
Note: You must complete the application process (see below) by the appropriate application deadline for your application to be complete. Applications received after March 1 will be processed if space is still available and as time allows.


Application Process

  1. Submit this online application. Specify when you plan to enroll. Every advantage goes to the early applicant.

  2. Pay a nonrefundable $45 application fee online or send a check or money order via mail. In some cases, Biola will accept the College Board fee waiver or letter from the applicant's high school counselor verifying family financial hardship in place of the application fee.

  3. Submit official transcripts from high school and from every school attended after high school graduation. Transcripts must be requested for all coursework completed at the time of application. Final official transcripts must be submitted upon completion of course of study. Transcripts will be considered official only when sent directly from the institution to Biola.

    Transfer students must still submit a high school transcript.

  4. Submit scores from the SAT Reasoning Test or ACT (SAT/College Board Code 4017, ACT Code 0172). The SAT or ACT is required of all applicants except those who will have sophomore classification in college upon application to the University (requires 27 semester units of accepted course work). Students applying for the education and nursing majors are required to submit test scores regardless of classification. International students under F-1 student visa may register for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), rather than the SAT/ACT.

  5. Submit two recommendations. One reference must come from a member of the pastoral staff of your church. The other should come from a high school teacher, counselor, or a college instructor. Forms must be addressed to the Office of Admissions. (References should be provided by persons outside of your own family who can attest to your academic ability and Christian testimony). Please contact the admissions department with questions or concerns.

    Download the Academic Reference Form
    Download the Pastoral Reference Form

  6. International Students may only apply for fall admission. In addition to the above requirements, international students must submit an affidavit of support. Additional international student questions may be directed to (562) 903-4752.

Contact Us

Biola University
13800 Biola Avenue
La Mirada, CA  90639-0001

Telephone: (800) 652-4652
Fax number: (562) 903-4709
Website: www.biola.edu/undergrad
E-mail: admissions@biola.edu

Instructions

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After you complete a screen, click the NEXT button at the bottom or on one of the sections listed on the left column to move to a different screen. Before you are allowed to jump screens, we will inspect your data on the current screen for errors or inconsistencies. If errors or omissions are found, you will be returned to the screen to correct your answer(s). Otherwise, your data will be saved and you will proceed to the requested screen. We also allow you to skip to another screen without your new data being saved. Be aware that if you use the Skip & Jump function on the left column, data on the current screen will not be saved and will have to be reentered prior to submittal.

Once you have completed the application, click the SUBMIT button located on the left column to submit the application.

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