Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The Office of Academic Advising will be registering you for a portion of your fall class schedule. They will be registering you for first semester major classes, a Bible class and your First Year Seminar (if needed). You will then be assigned to a specific registration period during the summer months where you will login to my.biola.edu and complete the Course Selection process.

  2. How will I know which classes to register for in order to complete my fall schedule?

    There will video tutorials and instructions on our website that will help you know which classes to register for. The Academic Advising staff will also be available for online chatting (AIM and Biola Gmail Chatting at "academic.advising@biola.edu")

  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 . We'll be happy to update your information for you.

  4. What if I want to make changes to my class schedule after my registration period has closed?

    You will be able to make additional changes to your class schedule during Final Registration on my.biola.edu.

  5. Will registration look like this every semester?

    No, after your first semester you will complete your class schedule using the registration tab on my.biola.edu, 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 SOS (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 .

  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. Click here for a list of pre-approved AP credits.

  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. Click here for more information on transfer courses.

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).