New Student Orientation
Fall 2026
New Fall 2026 students are welcomed to campus with their families with programming designed to prepare students to begin classes at Biola.
See you soon!
Incoming students will receive emails from your Orientation Leader this summer! Email us with any questions at orientation@biola.edu.
Note: Students may need to arrive early for orientation if they are involved in these various programs:
- Athletics: athletics@biola.edu
- Global Students: gse@biola.edu | Explore Global Student Orientation
- Torrey Honors: torrientation@biola.edu | Explore Torrientation 2026
- FirstGen: Explore the Summer Bridge Program
Questions?
Contact Orientation Team at:
orientation@biola.edu
2026 New Student Orientation Events
Biola’s New Student Orientation is for all incoming students, welcoming students as the newest members of Biola’s family and providing experiences that will provide the tools to transition well.
View the schedule below for the following events:
- August 28, 2026 — Welcome Day (for New Students and Families)
- August 29, 2026 — Campus Life Sessions (for New Students Only)
- August 30, 2026 — Join Your Campus Events (for New Students Only)
Friday, August 28, 2026 — Family and New Student Programming
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m.–2 p.m. | New Student Orientation Check-In & Clearance Fair | Chase Gymnasium |
| 9 a.m.–2 p.m. | Residential Hall Move-In | Residential Halls |
| 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | Photo Booth Opportunity | Fluor Fountain Area |
| 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. | Resource Fair, Campus Tours | Fluor Fountain |
| 3–5 p.m. | Orientation Group Meet-Up | Metzger Lawn |
| 3–4:15 p.m. | Family Informational Session
Families are invited to hear from key campus leaders. Location is based on geographic region:
|
Ethel Lee Auditorium & Calvary Chapel |
| 4:15–5 p.m | Family Regional Meet-Ups Location instructions will be provided during the Family Session. | Varied Based on Region |
| 5:30–7 p.m. | President's Dinner | Biola Cafe |
| 5:30–7 p.m. | School of Arts and Letters Dinner | Tent on Lot F |
| 6–7:15 p.m. | Crowell School of Business Open House | Business Building |
| 6–7:15 p.m. | Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts Open House and Dessert Reception | Snyder School Facility |
| 6–7:15 p.m. | School of Education Dessert Reception | Sutherland Courtyard |
| 6–7:15 p.m. | School of Science, Technology & Health Welcome Scavenger Hunt | LIM Center |
| 6:15–7:15 p.m. | Biblical and Theological Studies Division Majors: Dessert and Information | Andrew's Banquet Room |
| 6:15–7:15 p.m. | Psychology Department Dessert Reception | Rose Hall - Rose 101 |
| 6:45–7:30 p.m. | Heritage Tunnel — Hosted by Alumni Engagement Stop by for your free gift. | Bell Tower |
| 7:30–9 p.m. | University Welcome and Communion | Metzger Lawn |
Saturday, August 29, 2026 — Student Only Programming
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8–9:15 a.m. | Breakfast in Cafe | Biola Cafe |
| 8:30–9 a.m. | NSO Check In (If you did not check in Friday) | Fluor Fountain |
| 9:15–10:30 a.m. | Student Life Orientation | Ethel Lee (Freshmen) / Calvary Chapel (Transfers) |
| 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. | Orientation Group Meet Up | Various Locations |
| 12–1:15 p.m. | Transfer Student Lunch | Kim Dining Room |
| 1:30–3 p.m. | Academic Orientation
| Location based on academic major |
| 3:30–5 p.m. | Commuter Connect | Commuter Lounge |
| 3:30-5 p.m. | Roommate Workshops (Mandatory) | Chase Gym |
| 3:30–8 p.m. | Commuter & Residence Hall Meetings | Various Locations |
| 5–6:30 p.m. | Alpha Hall Meeting (Mandatory) | Chase Gym |
| 5–6:30 p.m. | Hart and Sigma Dinner | Biola Cafe |
| 5–6:30 p.m. | Commuter Students Dinner | Biola Cafe |
| 5–6:30 p.m. | Blackstone Hall Connect | Blackstone |
| 6:30–8 p.m. | Hart and Sigma Hall Meeting (Mandatory) | Mayers Auditorium (For Sigma Hall)
Calvary Chapel (For Hart Hall) |
| 6:30–8 p.m. | Alpha and Blackstone Hall Dinner | Biola Cafe |
| 6:30–8 p.m. | Commuter Cruise and Connect | SUB |
| 8–11 p.m. | New Student Glo Roll | Parking Lot S |
Sunday, August 30, 2026 — Student Only Programming
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10–11 a.m. | Campus Worship | Ethel Lee Auditorium |
| 1–4 p.m. | Club SUB Event
Fun, Food and New Friends | Student Union Building |
| 7:30–9 p.m. | Community Commissioning | Metzger Lawn |
| 9–10 p.m. | Transfer Student Residence Hall Meetings (Mandatory) | Mayers Auditorium (For Blackstone Hall)
Andrews Banquet Room (For Stewart Hall) |
Schedule subject to slight change. Keep watching for updates and added details.