CSB Academic Advising
The Crowell School of Business provides internal academic advising specialized for the needs of our Business and Accounting majors. Meet our Advising Team!
Veronica Cruz-Schwerin
Manager of Undergraduate Academic Advising & Student Experiences
Brooke Hales
CSB Undergraduate Administrator
Alejandra Gonzalez
Peer Advisor
Advising Processes
Select the corresponding tab for our unique advising processes and information.
General Advising
For assistance with all other general advising needs, book an appointment below!
- Degree Planning
- Transfer Credits
- Schedule Changes
- And more!
Recommended Advising Resources
- Biola Academic Calendar — Stay up to date on University events, Holidays, and Enrollment Deadlines.
- Biola Catalog — Search catalog years and view requirements.
- Degree Audit — View required courses according to your catalog year.
- Planner — Plan out your future semesters with your unmet courses.
- Transfer Tool — For students looking to transfer courses.
- Registrar Forms — Transfer Petition Form, Substitution Request Form, Graduation Petitions, etc.
Who is My Primary Advisor?
While our advising team is a resource to all Crowell students, you are additionally assigned a Primary Advisor– listed at the top of your Degree Audit.
Your primary advisor is dependent on your major status and being formally accepted to the School of Business. For information regarding the CSB Application and eligibility to apply, select the appropriate tab above.
Students who have not been accepted to the School of Business are primarily assigned to Veronica Cruz-Schwerin as “Pre-Business” students. Those who have been accepted to Crowell are assigned a faculty advisor who oversees their major or concentration. To contact a specific advisor directly, you may request their information below.
Graduation Timeline and Degree Planning
Graduation timelines may vary depending on credit pace, transfer credits and summer courses.
To stay on track with your desired timeline, review our major/concentration course offerings and make a degree plan in Planner.
Four Year Timeline
1st Year
Start out taking our Program Prerequisites and other introductory courses.
Semester 1
According to your submitted transcripts, an academic advisor will register you for:
- 2-3 Major courses
- 1-2 Bible courses **
- 1-2 Gen Ed Courses **
** Torrey Honors students take their program courses in place of Bible and General Education courses — other than Math and Sciences.
Semester 1 Registration Example
| BUSN 211 | Principles of Accounting I |
| BUSN 240 | Principles of Management |
| BBST 165 | Foundations of Christian Thought |
| PSYC 200 | Introduction to Psychology |
| ENGL 112 | Studies in Critical Thinking |
Attend a minimum of 1-2 Career Workshops.
Semester 2
Students register themselves moving forward after meeting with an academic advisor each semester.
You must finish your last prerequisite.
Semester 2 Registration Example
| BUSN 212 | Principles of Accounting II |
| MATH 190 | Business Statistics |
| BBST 103 | Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation |
| BBST 209 | Old Testament |
| COMM 200 | Rhetorical Act |
Attend a minimum of 1-2 Career Workshops.
2nd Year
Finish completing your introductory courses and apply to the School of Business to be able to progress in your major/ concentration.
Have a 2.5+ GPA? Received a 'C' or higher in the prerequisites?
** Take needed non-prerequisites in the meantime while completing the application process
Semester 1 Registration Example
| BUSN 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics ** |
| BUSN 230/231 | Introduction to Marketing ** |
| BBST 210 | New Testament |
| BBST 251 | Theology I |
| HIST 201 | U.S. History Since 1865 |
Attend a minimum of 1-2 Career Workshops.
Semester 2
Start taking upper-division major courses for both your core and concentration specific requirements.
Semester 2 Registration Example
| BUSN 220 | Management Information Systems |
| BUSN 370 | Business Finance |
| BUSN CONC / ACCT | Program Specific Course |
| BBST 354 | Theology II |
| BIOS 121 | Nutrition |
Attend a minimum of 1-2 Career Workshops.
3rd Year
Continue progressing in your higher level courses and gain career experience.
To Do's
- Attend a minimum of 1-2 Career Workshops.
- If you have not already, secure an internship as a part of your career requirements.
4th Year
Wrap up your final senior courses!
To Do's
- Apply to Graduate once you complete 95 total credits.
- Complete the rest of your 8 total Career Workshops