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Homeschool Students Admissions Process
Steps to Apply
Complete and submit your FREE undergraduate application for admission
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Complete three short response questions
Once you’ve submitted the initial portion of your application, complete these three brief questions within the “Supplemental Items” tab of the application.
Prompts:
- Describe how and when you made a decision to follow Christ. (300–400 words)
- Using personal examples, share about your spiritual growth over the past 3 years. (300–400 words)
- Please share why you're interested in attending Biola University. (100-200 words)
Check to see if your program has additional requirements
The following programs require an additional application process. Review admission requirements for:
Submit your transcript
Submit transcripts, current through the time of application, in the “Supplemental Items & Documents” tab within the application. The homeschool transcript should include a letter grade assigned for each subject studied, beginning in the ninth year of schooling, as well as the signature of the homeschooling parent or agency representative.
Note that an official transcript is required once you have been admitted. The official transcript must be submitted upon completion of course of study and must include graduation date or the date when studies were completed. Official transcripts may be submitted by one of the following ways:
- Sent directly from the institution to Biola using a digital service, such as Parchment.
- Sent directly via email from the Homeschool Administrator to admissions.transcripts@biola.edu.
- Physically delivered in an untampered envelope sealed by the Homeschool Administrator. Final official transcripts must be submitted upon completion of course of study and must include graduation date.
In the absence of a transcript, you must take the GED or California Proficiency Exam. Scores from the test must be sent directly to Biola before the application deadline. If a final transcript is submitted, these tests are not required.
In response to the impacts of COVID-19, we are accepting “Pass/Fail” coursework completed in Fall 2022 for applicants.
In lieu of a letter grade, we are accepting "Pass/Fail” high school and college credit for incoming applicants, assuming the course is otherwise transferrable.
OPTIONAL: Submit your scores from the SAT (Code 4017) or ACT (Code 0172)
Biola is a Test-Optional University
We do not require freshman applicants to submit SAT/ACT scores. The Admissions Office will continue to make admissions offers and award academic scholarships based on students' academic achievement, spiritual commitment and their ability to succeed at Biola.
If you've taken these tests, you may submit your scores to strengthen your overall academic qualifications and reduce the need for placement exams later in the enrollment process. We do not penalize students who do not submit tests scores. Learn more about Biola's test-optional process.
Note: International students are still required to submit one test score for proof of English proficiency (SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic, or IB English).
Admission Requirements
Please note the following admission requirements for first-time college students.
- The student must be a believer in the Christian faith (the applicant's statement of faith will be articulated in the personal essay section of the application).
- The student must have at least a 3.0 unweighted high school GPA. Note: The average unweighted high school GPA for incoming freshmen at Biola is 3.54.
- The Pre-Clinical Nursing Program has a separate GPA requirement. Please refer to the admission requirements for the Pre-Clinical Nursing Program.
- Optional for Fall 2022: The student must have at least a 1000 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing+Math score and a 26 Reading Test score on the New SAT, or a Composite 19 score on the ACT or a 64 CLT score.
- The student must have graduated from high school or earned an equivalent degree (GED). The following is a recommended homeschool curriculum:
- 4 years of English
- 3 years of Mathematics
- 2-4 years of Foreign Language
- 2 years of Science
- 2 years of Social Science
Note: Elective courses in fine arts and PE are encouraged. Prospective nursing candidates must have one year each of chemistry and algebra. Biology majors must have one year each of chemistry and physics.
NOTE: Deficiencies in the student's homeschool curriculum may be made up while at Biola.
Application Deadlines
To qualify for an application deadline, all materials must be received in the Admissions Office by the appropriate deadline date. If a student qualifies for a specific application deadline, they will be notified of admission by the corresponding notification date.
Apply for Fall Semester
| Deadline Type | Apply By | Notified By |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action 1 | November 30 | January 15 |
| Early Action 2 | January 15 | February 15 |
| Regular | March 1 | |
| Rolling Admissions | We are still accepting applications for Fall 2023 |
Important Notes:
- If a student submits their application by an Early Action deadline, they will learn about admittance earlier than the standard application and notification dates. Early Action is non-binding. Students have until May 1 to notify Biola of their intent to attend.
- Some programs have different application and notification deadlines and may require separate application. For more information please visit application steps for Cinema and Media Arts, Torrey Honors College, Conservatory of Music and the Pre-Clinical Nursing Program.
Apply for Spring Semester
| Deadline Type | Apply By | Notified By |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | November 30 | As Processed |
Note: There is only one application deadline when applying for the spring semester. Applications will be accepted after November 15, but are processed if space is available and time allows.
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