Accepted applicants, whether or not they have selected cours- es, must inform Biola of any change in their plans regarding enrollment. Enrolled Students When enrolled students officially withdraw, their enrollment deposit will be applied to any balance owed at the time of depar- ture, or will be refunded if their account is paid in full. As a student continues his / her enrollment at Biola, the enroll- ment deposit is retained as a continuing course selection deposit to assure the enrolled student of a place in the student body. Students who discontinue their enrollment at Biola and fail to of- ficially withdraw at the Office of the Registrar (by December 31 for the spring semester, or by July 31 for the fall semester) will forfeit the enrollment deposit. Re-Admission A Biola student who has dropped out for one semester or longer is required to file an application for re-admission ($15 fee). A pastor’s reference will be required if the student’s leave of absence ex- ceeds two years. A student who enrolls after an absence of more than a year is required to follow the current catalog requirements upon readmission. A student who re-admits after an absence of five years may be required to complete a full application for entrance.
Admission, Registration & Graduation Requirements Admission to Biola University is on a selective basis. Only those most likely to profit from Biola University’s educational program and its distinctively Christian emphasis are admitted. Because it is the purpose of Biola University to educate maturing followers of the Lord Jesus Christ, the applicant should have been a Christian for at least one year. Biola University has a strongly evangelical Christian commit- ment and requires that to be accepted, the applicant must be an evangelical believer. However, Biola does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age or disability in the admission of students, employment, and the educational programs or activities it conducts. The University prohibits sexual harassment. Inquiries regarding this nondiscrimination policy and the policy prohibiting sexual harassment may be directed to the Office of the Dean of Students in the Student Services Building for further information and procedures. Students interested in attending Biola should request an applica- tion from the Office of Admission. Because enrollment is limited and admission is selective, applications should be made as early as possible. Decisions are made only on completed applications. Visits to the campus are encouraged. It is recommended to write or phone well in advance to arrange an appointment. Each semes- ter, visitation days (University Day, Spring Preview Day and others) help acquaint prospective students with the programs on campus. Admission information—including applications, visitation days and appointments—is available on the world wide web at www. biola.edu or by phoning 1-800-652-4652. Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to the business administration, education, mass communication, music, nursing and psychology programs, nor to on-campus housing. Application forms for these programs are available from the department offices. Undergraduate / Graduate Programs See the specific program for additional admission, registration and graduation requirements in the appropriate undergradu- ate / graduate sections of the catalog.
Admission of Non-Native English-Speaking Students Engli sh Prof i c i ency
It is essential that non-native English speaking students be able to understand lectures in English and also be able to express their thoughts clearly in both written and spoken English. Biola University has determined this level of English proficiency to be demonstrated by a score of 100 IBT, 600 paper / 250 computer on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Admission into academic programs at Biola University is based upon the understanding that students either already have an equivalent to 100 / IBT 600 paper / 250 computer or higher on the TOEFL or are actively making progress in obtaining this level of English proficiency. Applicants who have not reached an English proficiency equiva- lent to a score of 100 IBT / 600 paper / 250 computer on the TOEFL, may enter Biola University’s academic programs in one of two ways: 1. Biola English Language Studies Program (ELSP) Non-native English speakers without TOEFL scores or a TOEFL score below 100 IBT / 600 paper / 250 computer may enter most Biola degree programs if they have met all the other requirements for admission.* Every non native English speaking student with a TOEFL score below 100 IBT / 600 paper / 250 computer or without a TOEFL score is
Enrollment Deposit Appli cants
Applicants granted acceptances are required to remit an enroll- ment deposit. The deposit is non-refundable after May 1 if the student does not enroll in the term for which he / she applied. Deposits will not be held over if there is a lapse in enrollment.
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