Admissions
Admission to Biola University is on a selective basis. Only those most likely to profit from Biola University's educational program and its distinctively Christian emphasis are admitted.
Biola University has a strong Christian commitment and requires that to be accepted, the applicant must be a committed follower of Christ. However, Biola does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age or disability in the admission of students, employment, and the educational programs or activities it conducts. The university prohibits sexual harassment. Inquiries regarding this nondiscrimination policy and the policy prohibiting sexual harassment may be directed to the Office of the Dean of Students in the Student Services Building for further information and procedures.
Students interested in attending Biola should submit an online application. Because enrollment is limited and admission is selective, applications should be submitted as early as possible. Decisions are made only on completed applications.
Visits to the campus are encouraged. It is recommended to email or phone the Office of Admissions well in advance of the visit. Each semester, visitation days (University Day, Spring Preview Day and others) help acquaint prospective students with the programs on campus.
Admission information — including applications, visitation days and appointments — is available online or by phoning (562) 903-4752.
Admission to the university does not guarantee admission to the business administration, cinema media arts, education, music, or nursing programs, nor to on-campus housing. Application forms for these programs are available from the department offices.
See the following pages for more information.
