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Commuter Students Students who live off campus are a valued and important part of the Biola community. The Department of Commuter Life (https://www.biola.edu/ commuter-life/) serves Biola's Off-Campus Community members via special Orientation Events, Good Morning OCC!, the bi-weekly OCC Update, Commuter Lockers, OCC Events and the Collegium (https:// www.biola.edu/collegium/), our home-away-from-home for off-campus students, located centrally in the upper Student Union. The Commuter Life Team — Director, Assistant Director, Coordinator, and 20 peer leaders — work together to facilitate connection within Biola's vibrant campus community, as well as connection to valuable campus and local community resources. We want off-campus students to be community- connected, resource-connected, and information-connected, thriving spiritually, emotionally, relationally, and academically throughout their time at Biola. Residence Life The residence halls and apartments are more than a place for students to sleep and study. We also see the halls and apartments as a place for students to develop in all areas of life. For this reason programs and staff are available to provide an environment for such growth. The residence halls and apartments are an exciting and challenging place to live. Resident Directors and Resident Advisors, or Resident Coordinators, are available in each hall to serve as a resource for students. For details on Residential Facilities, see “Auxiliary Services/Residential Facilities.” Housing Residency Requirements Students under 20 years old by the first day of Fall classes are required to live on campus for the entire academic year, unless commuting from home. Students commuting from home are required to complete the online ’Request to Commute’ application located on My Account (https:// myaccount.biola.edu/). Students enrolled in less than 12 credits are not required to live on campus unless they contracted to live in University housing. Incoming students 20 years and older or with less than 12 credits may live in residence halls or apartments on a space-available basis. Students who turn age 20 during the academic year are not permitted to cancel their Housing Contract and move off-campus to non-Biola Housing, unless electing to move to their parents' home, in which case cancellation fees will apply. See the Contract Cancellation section of the Housing Handbook. Requests for exceptions are to be directed in writing to the Housing Office in Student Development (undergrad.housing@biola.edu (https://www.biola.edu/housing/)). Housing Reservation Once University applicants have paid the $300 enrollment deposit, they will pay the $250 Housing Deposit at the same online location they paid their enrollment deposit. Housing applicants must pay the housing deposit in order to access the online housing application located on My Account (https://myaccount.biola.edu/). Applicants who have paid the Housing deposit but decide not to attend Biola or obtain exemption from the residence requirement may request a refund of this deposit by contacting the Housing Department in writing (undergrad.housing@biola.edu). The Housing Department must receive this notification by the deadlines listed below. Failure to notify the Housing Department by the designated dates will result in forfeiture of the deposit.
programs through success coaching through the office of Online and Graduate Student Success. The Auxiliary Services Department is responsible for the business management of the residence halls and apartments, food services, health services, the bookstore, computer store, ID cards, the duplicating center, fitness center, and the swimming pool. Student Enrichment and Intercultural Development (SEID) The mission of the Student Enrichment and Intercultural Development (SEID) (https://www.biola.edu/seid/) office is to enhance the academic success and personal development of students from diverse backgrounds through holistic support. The students served through this office range from first generation college students, to students of color, and many other students from diverse backgrounds. The SEID office is committed to supporting and serving students in the following ways: • Lending Library: Textbooks are available to borrow for a semester for students who are financially stretched. • BiolaShares: We desire to ensure that all students have their basic needs met so they can thrive while receiving a college education. Snacks, light meals, and a limited amount of Cafeteria meals are offered to students who may need support. • Mosaic Cultural Center: A space for all students to study and hang out in Rose Hall across from Talbot East. • SEID Send Off Ceremony: A multicultural culminating event to mark the significance of students’ achievements while at Biola. Moreover, SEID also seeks to educate and empower students through professional, leadership, and identity development opportunities throughout their time at Biola. Opportunities include: • Programming tailored to first generation college students • FirstGen Scholars Program (https://www.biola.edu/seid/firstgen/) for incoming students • Intercultural competency development through the LEAD Scholars Program (https://www.biola.edu/undergrad/financial-aid/lead- program/) • Community-building events and college-success workshops for all students • Affinity Groups (https://www.biola.edu/seid/affinitygroups/) • Biola Gospel Choir (https://www.biola.edu/seid/gospelchoir/) • Mentorship opportunities At the SEID office, our heart is to see every student thrive and grow in their understanding of their God-given identity as we embrace and live out
God’s diverse kingdom here at Biola. Student Development
The Division of Student Development is committed to see every student at Biola empowered, transformed and thriving. The team exists to create an integrated learning experience that promotes the whole-person development of all students. This area is comprised of the Commuter Life, Residence Life & Housing, Student Care, Student Programming & Activities, Student Government Association, Global Student Programs and Development, the Learning Center, Student Health Center, Title IX Coordinator and Spiritual Development.
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