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Student Services
Athletics Intercollegiate athletics at Biola University provide men and women with interest and ability in athletics an opportunity to compete with other institutions of higher education whose size and athletic policies are similar. Intercollegiate competition for men is conducted in the following sports: baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis and track and field. Sports for women include basketball, cross-country, golf, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, soccer and volleyball. Intramural activities are organized in both team and individual sports for men and women. This program is directed by the Student Government Association. Student Media Students can gain experience and career preparation in reporting, writing, photojournalism, video production and radio work through one of Biola University's campus media outlets. Campus media at Biola University falls under the Biola Media Board, which oversees selection of leaders and budget processes. Students from across the University can participate in The Chimes, Biola's weekly newspaper (including a daily online edition); The Point, feature magazine of the Biola Journalism Department; Biola Radio, a Webcast operation providing music, news and sports coverage; EagleVision, Biola's news, feature and sports television Webcast, and The Biolan, a traditional yearbook. Some staff positions in these media receive scholarship funding, though funded positions tend to be chosen through competitive application based on job qualifications and prior media experience. Theatre Productions The Theatre major within the Communication Studies Department provides Fall and Spring drama productions and many student- driven productions for the campus and immediate community. These productions are open for audition to all students, faculty and staff. Theatre seasons include serious drama, comedies, original student and family productions. Forensics Biola University has been ranked with successful speech squads among colleges and universities nationwide. In recent years, the Biola Forensics Team has particularly excelled in British Parliamentary Team Debate. As an active member of the Pacific Southwest Collegiate Forensics Association, Biola regularly attends debates, individual events, and speech tournaments throughout the western states. Exceptional student performances qualify for national tournaments each year in individual events and debates. Other Performance Opportunities Presentational fundraisers for the forensics team, student film productions and occasional on-campus musical theatre productions have open auditions for all students, staff and faculty members. Seasonal chapel performances (Christmas and Easter) also utilize Communication Studies and Theatre majors. Performance dates are spread throughout the academic year. Student Services Biola recognizes that education does not take place exclusively in the classroom; rather, the individual student is viewed as a "whole person." We are committed to contributing to student development in the social,
personal, physical and spiritual areas of life, as well as that of the intellect. Toward that end, a number of departments and programs are devoted to student development. The Division of Student Development is responsible for programs and services for both residential and commuter students. Also, it is involved in such areas as: • career planning • chapel programming and accountability • housing placement; discipline • spiritual and character formation • leadership development and advisement to student organizations • learning skills development • services to students with disabilities • international student services 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. 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. Residence Halls Rooms accommodate two to three students and are equipped with individual study desks, single beds, closet space, chest of drawers, bookshelves, and a wastebasket. Each residence hall has laundry rooms equipped with card-operated washing machines and dryers. Residents receive a laundry card the first time they check into housing. Students are expected to supply their own linens (sheets, pillowcases, towels, blankets, and pillows), School supplies, decor including desk lamps, laundry supplies and personal toiletries. No cooking equipment is allowed in the residence hall rooms except in kitchen facilities (excluding apartments). Additional information may be found in the Housing Handbook at http://studentlife.biola.edu/housing/housing-handbook. Housing for Graduate Students Biola owns and leases houses and apartments in the local community to provide housing for single and married graduate students. Some units are furnished and provide housing for single graduates at a per person, per month rate which is based on the number of occupants per bedroom. Unfurnished one- and two-bedroom units located in three complexes near campus provide housing for couples and singles at a per apartment, per month rate. For information on availability, locations and rates contact Auxiliary Services at grad.housing@biola.edu or at (562) 944-0351, ext. 5814. 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 in MyHousing within
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