Academic Calendar Biola (2024)

FAQs

How do I add a drop class in Biola? ›

Dropping Classes, Tuition Refunds & Withdrawal Policy

If this is the case, email registrar@biola.edu with your name, ID number, the registration term, and the class you would like to be dropped, and they will remove the course from your schedule.

Official withdrawals: Students who wish to officially withdraw from the university must submit an official withdraw form. Please see the refund schedule for details regarding dates, tuition and grades.

Biola University is on a semester system. Semester systems are typically around 14-16 weeks long. They consist of 3 terms: Fall, Spring, and Summer. Learn more about semesters vs quarters here.

Biola University admissions has an acceptance rate of 58% and an early acceptance rate of 54.6%. Half the applicants admitted to Biola University who submitted test scores have an SAT score between 1105 and 1365 or an ACT score of 23 and 30.

Academic Standards

A grade of "D" is normally acceptable as a passing grade in a single course. However, some departments have different standards (please refer to the academic program page to understand your school's requirements).

Admission Requirements

The student must have at least a 3.0 unweighted high school GPA. Note: The average unweighted high school GPA for incoming freshmen at Biola is 3.54. The Nursing Program has a separate GPA requirement. Please refer to the admission requirements for the Nursing Program.

Biola University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #236.

Founded in 1908, Biola offers biblically centered education, intentional spiritual development and vocational preparation in a unique community where all faculty, staff and students are professing Christians. Biola is consistently ranked among the nation's foremost Christian universities by U.S. News & World Report.

Is Biola worth it? ›

Biola can be and is an expensive university, but IT IS really WORTH IT! The education received there is of top quality. You truly get what you paid for! It can be hard sometimes, but financial aid is ALWAYS available for those willing to make an effort.

How do I drop/add? Before the final drop/add date of each term, you may drop or add classes by logging in to your Grizzly Den within Banner account and choosing the option to drop. Drop/add dates may be found in the academic calendar.