Our Programs
Explore our programs — SEID Affinity Groups, Biola Gospel Choir, LEAD Scholars Program and FirstGen Programs — offered through SEID to promote intercultural education, student success and intentional relationships to equip students to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
SEID Affinity Groups
SEID Affinity Groups seek to provide a space for students, faculty, and staff from similar ethnic and cultural backgrounds to build Godly community, exchange shared experiences and receive mentorship.
Biola Gospel Choir
The purpose of the choir is to minister all styles of Gospel Music in an atmosphere that celebrates diversity. This multi-ethnic group spiritually influences Biola's campus as well as the local community.
LEAD Scholars Program
The LEAD Scholars Program equips students for leadership in diverse contexts by developing their intercultural competence in a learning community.
FirstGen Program
The FirstGen program seeks to support first-generation students through a holistic student success framework, mentorship and community building activities.
FirstGen Scholars Program
The FirstGen Scholars is a scholarship program designed for incoming freshman and transfer FirstGen students.
Summer Bridge
The Summer Bridge is a one-week event where incoming first generation students get a chance to start their college journey with other first generation students.
Join Our Mailing List
The SEID office has extended the First Gen Scholars experience to non-scholarship recipients who are First Generation students. Join our mailing list to receive our monthly FirstGen newsletter with helpful information, updates of program events and connection to the FirstGen community at Biola.