New Student Orientation
Fall 2025
- Friday, August 29, 2025
- 8 a.m.–10 p.m. Pacific
- Saturday, August 30, 2025
- 9 a.m.–11 p.m. Pacific
- Sunday, August 31, 2025
- 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Pacific
- Location pending
- Hosted By: Campus Engagement
Cost and Admission
This event is free to attend.
New Fall 2025 students are welcomed to campus with their families with programming designed to prepare students to begin classes at Biola.
Questions?
Contact Lynda Conner at:
626-215-7294
lynda.conner@biola.edu
New Student Orientation for incoming Fall 2025 students will be Friday, August 29, 2025. New students and their guests are encouraged to attend this day of programming to hear more about student life and academic preparedness as a Biola student. NSO is a good way to get connected before classes begin. See you in August!
Note: The schedule is still being finalized and more details will be added. For questions, please contact orientation@biola.edu.
Friday, August 29, 2025
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Residence Hall Move-In + Orientation Check-In | All residence halls |
| 12–3:30 p.m. | Campus Resource Fair | Caf SUB Walkway |
| 1-3 p.m. | Class Tours Note: The last tour will leave at 2:30 p.m. | Meet at Fluor Fountain |
| 3:30-5 p.m. | Orientation Group Connect Note: There will be a family welcome session during this time at the Ethel Lee auditorium. |
Meet at Metzger Lawn |
| 5:30-7 p.m. | President's BBQ Dinner | Biola Caf |
| 5:30-7 p.m. | Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts Welcome Dinner Note: For students in the Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts program. |
Tent / Lot F |
| 7:30-9 p.m. | University Welcome and Communion | Metzger Lawn |
Saturday, August 30, 2025
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15-9 a.m. | Orientation Check-In | Fluor Fountain |
| 9:15–10:30 a.m. | Student Life Orientation | Sutherland (Freshmen) Calvary Chapel (Transfers) |
| 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Orientation Group Connect | Various |
| 12-1 p.m. | Freshmen: Lunch with Leaders |
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| 12-1 p.m. | Transfer: Lunch with Leaders | Andrews Banquet Room |
| 1:30-3 p.m. | Academic Orientation | Various |
| 3-4:30 p.m. | Ice Cream and Chill Pt. I | Student Union Building |
| 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Community Orientation | Alpha, Sigma and Hart in Chase Gym |
| 5:30-7 p.m. | Freshmen: Dinner with Residence Halls Note: Transfer dinners are on their own. |
Caf + Lot F |
| 7 p.m. | Mandatory Residence Hall Meetings | Various |
| 7-8:30 p.m. | Ice Cream and Chill Pt. II | Student Union Building |
| 8:30 p.m. | New Student Glow Roll | Parking Lot S |
Sunday, August 31, 2025
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10-11 a.m. | Campus Worship | Ethel Lee Auditorium |
| 1–4 p.m. | CLUB SUB – Connection Event | Student Union Building |
| 7:30–9 p.m. | Community Commissioning and Singspo | Metzger Lawn |
Monday, September 1, 2025
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Luau Themed Party | Biola Caf |
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
- Torrey Honors: torrientation@biola.edu
- FirstGen: Explore the Summer Bridge Program