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International Student Education
and the non-physical education major is limited to 8 credits in physical education or skill courses. International Student Education A division of the Cook School of Intercultural Studies Faculty Director: Kitty Purgason The Department of International Student Education provides multiple programs for international students, including the following: International Student Exchange Program Biola University values experiential and cross-cultural learning, and is committed to providing opportunities for students to participate in study abroad programs. These programs are vital to fulfilling the mission to educate students in mind and character to impact the world for Christ. The International Student Exchange Program offers opportunities for Biola students to study abroad in Christian universities in Asia and for
Students taking degree coursework are subject to normal Biola University academic requirements and standards. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in their English language support courses. Students who submit a TOEFL score of 79 iBT (undergraduate) or 88 (graduate) may exit the program upon successful completion of the current semester's classes. Torrey Honors Institute - Undergraduate Mission The Torrey Honors Institute is a general education program in the liberal arts for undergraduates at Biola University. It is dedicated to forming leaders through the study of the master works of Western civilization, with a special emphasis on the Bible and Christian authors. Students in the program, who come from a variety of majors, are outstanding examples of academic ability, Christian character, and potential for leadership. They learn in a rigorous discussion group format to think and express themselves clearly in both verbal and written forms. Program Plan The Torrey Honors Institute is the most rigorous general education course of studies at this University. Its courses fulfill the liberal arts requirements for a four-year degree at Biola in the following areas: Communication, English, Literature, Fine Arts, History, Philosophy and Behavioral Science. Torrey courses also fulfill the biblical and theological studies requirements (30 credits) for a four-year degree at Biola. Students need 60 credits in Torrey to satisfy these general education requirements. To gain a four-year degree, students must meet all other academic, social, and spiritual requirements of Biola University. Torrey Certificate A student who completes the full Torrey program (64 credits including thesis) will be awarded the Torrey Honors Institute Certificate. A student need not graduate from Biola University to receive the Certificate, and a student can graduate without earning the Certificate. Certificates are
students from those Asian universities to study at Biola. Biola English Summer Program
Biola University offers non-credit summer English special programs on its La Mirada campus for international students and teachers. The experience includes intensive study of the English language and daily activities that increase understanding of American culture. English Language Support Courses These courses are designed for students who have been conditionally admitted because of their academic English and other students who need support in academic English. Their goal is to increase academic English proficiency and prepare undergraduate and graduate students for success in their Biola programs. The Biola English Placement Exam (BEPE) is offered at the start of each semester and is the basis for placement in courses ENGL 151, ENGL 152, ENGL 161, ENGL 162, ENGL 171. See Admission, Enrollment and Graduation Requirements (p. 22) for additional information. All Biola degree students for whom English is not the primary language must take the Biola English Placement Examination (BEPE) for appropriate level placement. Participation in English language support courses is required for all students whose examination scores indicate a need for skill development. International students who have previously achieved a TOEFL score of 79 iBT (undergraduate) or 88 (graduate) are not required to participate in these courses. Students who pass ENGL 151 and ENGL 171 with a "B" grade can continue to pursue Biola University degrees without taking the TOEFL exam. Exception: students applying for the Master of Theology degree must achieve a TOEFL score of 100 iBT prior to admission to the Th.M. program. Other advanced degree programs may also require minimum TOEFL scores (see admission requirements for individual degree programs). Students at level ENGL 151/ENGL 152 and above may enroll in academic degree courses as they receive advanced language and academic support.
presented at a special ceremony. Advanced Placement Credit
Although most Torrey students will have earned Advanced Placement credit in high school, they will not be exempted from any Torrey required classes. Advanced Placement courses are helpful in preparing the student for Torrey, but not equivalent to Torrey classes in style, content or rigor. Transfer Students The Torrey Honors Institute does accept transfer students in some cases. In exceptional cases, owing to outstanding academic merit, applications for admission from transfer students may be considered. Transferred credits may satisfy some standard Biola general education requirements, and major prerequisites not covered by Torrey coursework; however, they will under no circumstances be accepted as satisfying any Torrey Honors Institute course requirements. Students who leave the Torrey program, and who wish to transfer their credits in Torrey to Biola's general education program should first consult the Office of the Registrar.
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