Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How will I register for my first-semester classes?

    Your first-semester class schedule will be assigned and emailed to you by the Academic Advising staff using the information you submit on your Academic Profile. If you have not already completed a Profile and submitted your enrollment deposit, please do so right away! Priority will be given to students who submit both the Profile and the deposit by May 1. Class schedules will be emailed to you mid-July.

  2. Will I be sure to get all the classes I need?

    Yes! Your first-semester schedule will be comprised of general education, Bible, and major courses that are recommended for students in your major.

  3. What if I want to change my major after I’ve submitted my Academic Profile?

    Please do not send a new Academic Profile. Just send us an e-mail at academic.advising@biola.edu. We’ll be happy to update your information for you.

  4. What if I want to make changes to my class schedule after it’s been assigned?

    Along with your class schedule, you will be sent instructions for completing registration online (WebReg). One of the steps of WebReg is adding and dropping classes. If you want to make changes to your schedule, you can do so at that time. We recommend that you consult an Academic Advisor before making any changes to your schedule.

  5. How will I register for classes after my first semester?

    After the first semester, you will register for your own classes online, using WebReg, with the assistance of your Academic Advisor.

  6. Who is my Academic Advisor?

    Your Academic Advisor is either a faculty member or professional advisor in your major. Click here for a list of advisors by department. If you are undeclared, it is one of the Advising Center Staff.

  7. When can I meet with my Academic Advisor?

    Since most advisors are faculty members, they are not on campus during the summer months. Your first opportunity to meet with your advisor will be during orientation. Advisors generally keep office hours or are available for appointments during the academic year.

  8. Who can I contact if I have questions now?

    The Advising Center is staffed year-round. Please give us a call at 562-903-4782 or send an e-mail to academic.advising@biola.edu.

  9. How do I get credit for my AP tests?

    Biola grants credit for AP tests on which you receive a score of 3, 4 or 5. Be sure to have your scores sent directly to Biola from the College Board. You will be sent a transcript evaluation from Biola’s Registrar’s Office showing the credit you were granted.

  10. How do I get credit for classes I’ve taken at other colleges?

    Be sure to have transcripts sent to Biola from all colleges you have attended. The transcript will be evaluated by the Registrar’s Office, and you will be sent a transcript evaluation showing the credit you were granted.

If you have questions about your application, campus visits, housing, financial aid, readmitting or admission forms, visit www.biola.edu/undergrad or contact the Admissions Office at 1-800-OK-BIOLA (1-800-652-4652).