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Incoming Student Application Process

Ready to live on campus?

We believe (and research shows) the opportunities that come with living in a residence hall on campus will have many benefits for you as a Biola student. You will be living with peers, learning from one another, developing life skills, making deep friendships and having opportunities to experience close Christian community in ways few others get to experience. If you are an incoming student, including freshmen and transfer students, interested in living in campus housing, all you need to know about applying for campus housing can be found here.

Begin the Process

  1. Explore Residence Halls

    • Explore more about the different Residence Halls you can call your home during your time at Biola! While Biola apartments are not available for transfer students, we will thoughtfully place transfer students in similar age/ stage continuing housing.
    • View our Housing Rates for various Residence Halls, Apartment Buildings, and different styles of rooms.

  2. Start Your Application

Ready to Move In?

Priority Deadline: In order to receive your housing assignment by July 15, apply by June 15.

View instructions on what to bring and where to arrive on campus.

Move-in Instructions

Intent to Commute

If you would like to commute, you will need to complete the following steps:

  • Please review the Residency Requirement Policy located in the Student Housing Handbook.
  • If you are a student over the age of 21 and want to commute to Biola from a parent’s/guardian’s home OR live in non-Biola Housing, please complete the Intent to Commute Form found on the StarRez Portal.
  • If you are under 21 years old and would like to commute from your parents’/guardians’ home, please complete the Intent to Commute Form found on the StarRez Portal.

If circumstances change and you would like to live in Biola Housing after all, you can always reach out and the Housing and Residence Life Team will be happy to house you!