Steps to Apply

Application Process

1. Apply online
   An application fee of $65 (non-refundable) must accompany the application. Pay online through the online application or submit a check payable to Biola University.
2. Request official transcripts
   

   Request official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. If enrolled at the time application is filed, be sure to request transcripts of work finished to date and final transcripts upon completion of your course of study.

   Transcripts will be considered official only when a) sent directly from the institution to Biola, b) sent electronically through the National Student Clearinghouse, or c) physically delivered in an untampered envelope sealed by the institution. Final approval for admission is contingent on receiving an official transcript.

   
   Biola University Office of Graduate Admissions
   13800 Biola Avenue
   La Mirada, CA 90639
   
   
3. Submit references as indicated in your online application
4. Complete essays as indicated in the application
5. Submit general GRE scores (required for Ph.D.; optional for Psy.D.)
   Competitive scores based on the score scale for the revised GRE are 302 for Psy.D. students and 308 for Ph.D. students. Students are not required to take the GRE subject test in psychology.
6. Track your application status at any time
   You do not have to complete the application in one sitting. You can complete a portion and finish at a later time. Your information will be saved. When you apply, to guarantee confidentiality, you will be asked to create a user name and a password, and will receive a personalized identification number. Track your application status by logging in to the online application.

Important Dates and Deadlines