Transfer Students
Welcome! The Advising Center is available to support you in your transition to Biola. Below are very common questions, answers, terms and links to helpful online resources. If you would like to discuss any of these or other transfer items with an advisor, please make an appointment at ext. 4037 or drop by The Advising Center/Smart Stop. We are located in Metzger Middle East.
Academic Advising recognizes the complicated nature of transferring units and planning your academic courses accordingly, and for that reason has an advisor designated specifically for transfer students. Your transfer advisor is the Assistant Director, Chelsea Guillermo-Wann, who will help you primarily with general education courses, Bible courses and general electives. If you have declared a major, you also have a faculty advisor in the respective academic department who will focus on your major course planning. If you are undeclared, the Assistant Director will support you as you explore possible majors.
Helpful terms
Transfer Evaluation: The official form from the Registrar's Office that shows how your courses where evaluated for transfer credit. Bring this with you when you meet with your advisor(s).
Curriculum Chart: The form that outlines the specific graduation requirements based on major, including general education and Bible units.
Degree Audit: The online audit of your academic progress that shows which courses you have completed toward graduation. This is also helpful to bring to your advisor(s).
Helpful Links
- For a list of Transfer FAQ, click here.
- To see if your courses are pre-approved for transfer to Biola, click here.
- If your course is not pre-approved for transfer to Biola, click here to learn about the course Substitution Approval form.
- For a copy of your curriculum chart, click here.
- For Commuter Students, click here.
- About Getting Involved, click here.