New Student Orientation Schedule
We’re rolling out the red carpet to welcome you back for the new, fully in person academic year, and are excited to have you on campus soon! New and second year students, you can navigate your specific schedule with this dropdown menu. Check back later this summer for events for the entire community and all returning students! You can navigate your specific NSO schedule with this dropdown menu.
We'll be updating this page throughout the summer, so be sure to check back periodically. You can also download the Biola App to view any schedule updates.
Thursday, August 26
Schedule
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
8 a.m–12 p.m. |
Residential students, go directly to your residence hall to check in for NSO and housing, and get your key. Student leaders will be there to help you move in! |
8 a.m–5 p.m. |
If you have any questions throughout NSO, stop by the Fountain! If you're a commuter student, you can also check in for NSO here. |
8 a.m–5 p.m. |
Use this time to visit the Bookstore, Financial Aid, the Registrar, or other campus offices so you are ready to start classes on Monday. |
6:30–7:30 p.m. |
Orientation Leader Meet & Greet Stop by the Fountain to put a face to the name and meet your Orientation Leader. You can just say hello or go with your leader to the University Welcome event following the meet & greet. |
6:30–7:30 p.m. |
Commuter Student Orientation Check In Commuter students, check in for Orientation if you haven't already done so. |
7:30–8:15 p.m. |
Don't miss this official welcome to the Biola community and hear special messages from President Corey and other faculty and staff. |
Come and Go Events
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
1–5 p.m. |
Explore campus resources for your well being and support as well as ways to get involved as a new student at Biola. |
1–5 p.m. |
As you enter into a full, rich, and busy transition to Biola’s campus life, you might need some space to take a deep breath and reflect on what’s to come. We invite you to step away from the flurry, soak in the beauty of Sycamore Lawn (next to Calvary Chapel), and color, blow bubbles, or swing in a hammock. We’d love to see you there! Sponsored by the Peer Wellness Ambassador team. |
Friday, August 27
Schedule
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
8 a.m–5 p.m. |
If you have any questions throughout NSO, stop by the Fountain! If you're a commuter student, you can also check in for NSO here. |
8 a.m.–5 p.m. |
Use this time to visit the Bookstore, Financial Aid, the Registrar, or other campus offices so you are ready to start classes on Monday. |
9 a.m–12 p.m. |
Academic Orientation (mandatory for all new students) Learn tips for success in your academic journey, meet your Orientation Leader and group, and get to know faculty in your major. Bring your student ID and wear your name badge, and plan to arrive early to avoid check-in lines! |
12–1:30 p.m. |
Transfer students, enjoy lunch with other transfers as you learn more about your success and thriving at Biola. Meals provided for those without meal plans. |
5–7:00 p.m. |
Enjoy a classic cookout dinner and meet President Corey. All are welcome. |
7:30–8:15 p.m. |
Share in one of our most memorable traditions as new Biola students begin their Biola journey with worship and communion. |
Come and Go Events
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
1–5 p.m. |
Commuter students, families, and supporters, come to the Collegium to take a break between Orientation events, enjoy snacks, and meet Commuter Life staff. |
1–5 p.m. |
Explore campus resources for your well being and support as well as ways to get involved as a new student at Biola. |
1–5 p.m. |
As you enter into a full, rich, and busy transition to Biola’s campus life, you might need some space to take a deep breath and reflect on what’s to come. We invite you to step away from the flurry, soak in the beauty of Sycamore Lawn (next to Calvary Chapel), and color, blow bubbles, or swing in a hammock. We’d love to see you there! Sponsored by the Peer Wellness Ambassador team. |
Parent and Family events will conclude on Friday, August 27 following University Communion.
Saturday, August 28
Schedule
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
10 a.m–2 p.m. |
Student Life Orientation (mandatory for all new students) Learn more about how to thrive as a member of the Biola community and spend more time with your Orientation leader and group. Bring your student ID and wear your name badge, and plan to arrive early to avoid check-in lines! |
12–2:30 p.m. |
Student Veterans and family are welcome and encouraged to come and join us for a free lunch and meet the Student Veterans Program team and learn all about the many ways to get connected with the community. Don’t worry about missing part of Student Life Orientation—you’ll cover that here! |
5–7 p.m. |
Meet us at the Collegium and we'll walk over to the Caf together. Meal tickets will be provided for those who don't have a meal plan. |
7–10 p.m. |
Grab your friends and join us for dessert on the lawn with Dr. Corey! And stick around for a Shrek movie night under the stars. |
Come and Go Events
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
1–5 p.m. |
Commuter students, come to the Collegium to take a break between Orientation events, enjoy snacks, and meet Commuter Life staff. |
4–5 p.m. |
Everyone is invited to come watch the Alumni Volleyball game in the Gym! |
Sunday, August 29
Schedule
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
10:30–11:30 a.m. |
Join a time of community worship and fellowship with our Campus Pastors. |
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. |
Brunch with your Orientation Group Immediately following Campus Worship, head over to bunch with your Orientation group. |
3–5 p.m. |
Enjoy lawn games, crafts, snacks and more! |
5–7 p.m. |
Commuter students, have pizza and ice cream with Commuter Life staff and head to Community Commissioning and Singspiration together. |
7:30–9 p.m. |
Community Commissioning & Singspiration Cap off your Orientation experience as a new student and be inducted as a member of the Biola community. Then join us for our weekly Sunday evening music worship service, Singspiration. |
Monday, August 30
Schedule
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
9:30–10:30 a.m. |
Be sure to join the Biola community and President Barry H. Corey as we begin the school year, focusing our hearts and minds on God’s will for us as a community. |
Friday, August 27
Schedule
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
8 a.m–5 p.m. |
If you have any questions throughout NSO, stop by the Fountain! If you're a commuter student, you can also check in for NSO here. |
8 a.m.–5 p.m. |
Use this time to visit the Bookstore, Financial Aid, the Registrar, or other campus offices so you are ready to start classes on Monday. |
8 a.m–12 p.m. |
Residence Hall Check In for Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 (optional) We've set this time aside just for students who started in Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 to move in. Go directly to your residence hall to check in for NSO and housing, and get your key. Student leaders will be there to help you move in! |
9 a.m–10 p.m. |
Residential students, join the student leaders (Resident Advisors) on your floor to meet other incoming students, hear about the building you're living in, and start learning about community expectations and engagement. |
1–5 p.m. |
Residence Hall Check In for All Students If you were a new student in Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 and haven't moved in yet, you're welcome to move in here. |
5–7 p.m. |
Enjoy a classic cookout dinner and meet President Corey. All are welcome. |
7:30–8:15 p.m. |
Share in one of our most memorable traditions as new Biola students begin their Biola journey with worship and communion. |
Come and Go Events
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
1–5 p.m. |
Check In for New Student Orientation Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 students, check in for New Student Orientation if you haven't already. |
1–5 p.m. |
Commuter students, families, and supporters, come to the Collegium to take a break between Orientation events, enjoy snacks, and meet Commuter Life staff. |
1–5 p.m. |
Explore campus resources for your well being and support as well as ways to get involved as a new student at Biola. |
1–5 p.m. |
As you enter into a full, rich, and busy transition to Biola’s campus life, you might need some space to take a deep breath and reflect on what’s to come. We invite you to step away from the flurry, soak in the beauty of Sycamore Lawn (next to Calvary Chapel), and color, blow bubbles, or swing in a hammock. We’d love to see you there! Sponsored by the Peer Wellness Ambassador team. |
2–3 p.m. |
Torrey Honors College Sophomore & Sophomore Parent Welcome Optional welcome event for all Torrey Honors College sophomore students and their parents who will get a chance to hear from and meet Torrey faculty and staff. |
2:30–4:30 p.m. |
Come and meet the staff of the FirstGen program here at Biola, along with other new and returning FirstGen Students. |
Parent and Family events will conclude on Friday, August 27 following University Communion.
Saturday, August 28
Schedule
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
1–2 p.m. |
If you are new to campus or just need a refresher, join student leaders as they tour campus. Bring your class schedule so you can find your classrooms before Monday! |
2:30–4:30 p.m. |
We know you've met your faculty over Zoom, but now you'll be able to get to know them in person! |
5–7 p.m. |
Meet us at the Collegium and we'll walk over to the Caf together. Meal tickets will be provided for those who don't have a meal plan. |
7–10 p.m. |
Grab your friends and join us for dessert on the lawn with Dr. Corey! And stick around for a Shrek movie night under the stars. |
Come and Go Events
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
1–5 p.m. |
As you enter into a full, rich, and busy transition to Biola’s campus life, you might need some space to take a deep breath and reflect on what’s to come. We invite you to step away from the flurry, soak in the beauty of Sycamore Lawn (next to Calvary Chapel), and color, blow bubbles, or swing in a hammock. We’d love to see you there! Sponsored by the Peer Wellness Ambassador team. |
4–5 p.m. |
Everyone is invited to come watch the Alumni Volleyball game in the Gym! |
Sunday, August 29
Schedule
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
10:30–11:30 a.m. |
Join a time of community worship and fellowship with our Campus Pastors. |
3–5 p.m. |
Enjoy lawn games, crafts, snacks and more! |
5–7 p.m. |
Commuter students, have pizza and ice cream with Commuter Life staff and head to Community Commissioning and Singspiration together. |
7:30–9 p.m. |
Community Commissioning & Singspiration Cap off your Orientation experience as a new student and be inducted as a member of the Biola community. Then join us for our weekly Sunday evening music worship service, Singspiration. |
Monday, August 30
Schedule
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
9:30–10:30 a.m. |
Be sure to join the Biola community and President Barry H. Corey as we begin the school year, focusing our hearts and minds on God’s will for us as a community. |
Upcoming Events
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
September 8 |
Involvement Fair |