Admitted Student Day

Check-in for the day, receive all of your event materials and exclusive Biola swag, sign up for a dorm tour, and grab a breakfast burrito before the day's festivities begin! 

Join alongside other students planning on studying in your major of interest in a welcome session with your school's Dean, faculty and current students!

Experience one of Biola's weekly Monday morning chapels alongside current Biola students and hear from Biola University President, Dr. Barry Corey.

9:30-3:30 p.m.

• Class Visits
• Various Academic Event Celebrations 
• Housing Info Session & Roommate Mixer + *Room Selection
• Academic Advising Appointments - get a preview of your fall schedule! Students must have submitted their enrollment deposit on or before Admitted Student Day to participate.  
• Dorm Tours
• Admissions Counselor Mixer 
• Campus Tour
• Deposit Celebration Station 
• Biola Community & Involvement Fair
• Biola Social  
• What's Next Sessions
• Slingshot Textbook Service Info Booth -  located at the Biola Store

• Class Visits (Various) 
• Academic Event Celebrations
• Deposit Celebration Station
• FirstGen Chill! Ice Cream Social 
• Dorm Tours
• What's Next? Sessions 

Eagles Welcome Academic School Sessions 
8:30-9:20 a.m. 

Begin your day with your major of interest at school specific Eagles Welcome Sessions. Our schools can’t wait to welcome you, celebrate your acceptance to Biola University alongside you, and share more about what you can envision your Biola experience could be like should you say “yes” to Biola!

Welcome Sessions:
School of Arts & Letters 
Crowell School of Business 
Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts
School of Education
Rosemead School of Psychology
School of Science, Technology & Health 
Talbot School of Theology (Bible, Theology & Ministry)

Additional Academic Event Opportunities Offered Throughout the Day 

Crowell School of Business

YOUR FIRST YEAR IN CROWELL: ADVISING & COMMUNITY
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. 
Join the Crowell School of Business for an inside look at what your first year as a Business Administration or Accounting major will entail. During this session, you’ll receive a clear advising overview of courses, expectations, and key milestones to help you start strong and plan with confidence. Afterwards, connect with current Crowell students during a casual mingle with a sweet treat—ask questions, hear their experiences, and get a feel for student life. Building tours will be available once the session ends for those who are able to stick around!

Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts

SNYDER SCHOOL OF CINEMA & MEDIA ARTS - BACKSTAGE TOUR
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 
Here's your chance to go behind the scenes at one of the nation’s top film schools. Visit our soundstages, audio suites, edit bays, walk through our extensive equipment room, get a sneak peek at our new studio facility, meet the leadership team, Q&A and more! Offered again at 3:15 p.m.

SNYDER SCHOOL OF CINEMA & MEDIA ARTS - WELCOME EVENT WITH FILM SCREENING (STUDENT FILMMAKER Q&A TO FOLLOW)
1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Join our Snyder School staff and faculty at 1:30 p.m. in the Production Center for a showcase of student films and projects, along with a student interview. See what CMA students are creating!

SNYDER SCHOOL OF CINEMA & MEDIA ARTS - ADDITIONAL BACKSTAGE TOUR
3:15 – 4:15 p.m. 

School of Education

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION ACADEMIC EVENT
Liberal Studies Elementary Education & Multidisciplinary/ Early Childhood /Secondary Education Majors
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. 
At the School of Education, we believe educators have the ability to make a true difference in the world. We’re committed to empowering you with the skills and experiences you need for a life of impact. Celebrate your acceptance to Biola and envision your path as an educator at the School of Education Academic Event. You’ll connect with faculty and advisors, hear from a panel of our students currently working toward their degree in education, get your questions answered, learn about the various pathways to earning a California teaching credential and have the opportunity to win Biola swag!

School of Arts & Letters

CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC CONNECT
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. 
Enjoy an afternoon sweet treat, meet with professors and current students, meet other admitted students and have the opportunity to tour the Conservatory!

DIVISION OF COMMUNICATION: ADMITTED STUDENT EVENT
1:00 – 3:30 p.m. 
We invite you to join us for an interactive Q&A and informational session designed to help you envision and plan your first semester of classes. Beyond the classroom, you will learn about our vibrant student clubs and the events we host throughout the year that build our close-knit community. You will also have the opportunity to go behind the scenes with guided tours of our Production Center and Communication Lab, giving you a firsthand look at the professional spaces where you will bring your projects to life. We look forward to meeting you and helping you discover everything our program has to offer.

ART DEPARTMENT TOUR (ART, ANIMATION AND DESIGN)
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. 
Join our Department of Art Tour and Information Session and dive into a world of boundless creativity! Explore vibrant programs in studio art, design and animation. Connect with inspiring faculty and staff, peek into our bustling studios and unleash imagination alongside your future artistic community.

BONUS OPPORTUNITY: The Art Department will have a linocutting station available all day in Bardwell Hall 110 for any admitted students and their guests to stop by and make your own print!

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT EVENT: BOBA & BOOKS
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. 
Join the English Department for Boba & Books, a casual meet-up where you and your family can chat with a current Biola English major. Grab a boba and a treat while getting the inside scoop about classes, community, and what it's really like to study English here.

Rosemead School of Psychology

PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT: STUDENT PANEL
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. 
Hear from a student panel of current Psychology majors get an idea of life as a Psych student directly from those who are experiencing the program. Panelists will share about their academic journey at Biola, what classes are like in the Psychology department, and how their faith integrates with their studies.

Students will also talk about their involvement in research opportunities, internships, student organizations, and life in the Psychology community. The panel will include time for Q&A, allowing guests to ask questions about student life, preparing for graduate school, career pathways, and what it’s like to study psychology at Biola.

School of Science, Technology, & Health

HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT & NURSING FACULTY MEET & GREET
10:30 a.m. –12:00 p.m. 
Students interested in Healthcare Management or Nursing at Biola plan to join this info session to explore your future career and connect with the faculty and staff you’d be learning from. See how Biola students are trained to be highly skilled and technically competent to impact the world in areas such as hospital and home care, public health services, school, and missions. AND celebrate your acceptance to Biola University!

Torrey Honors College