Talbot School of Theology
Single Graduate Student Housing Biola provides two types of housing for full-time single graduate students. Furnished housing is provided in apartment units leased by Biola from local complexes within walking distance of campus. These two-and three-bedroom apartments are furnished with major kitchen appliances (refrigerator and stove/oven), residence-hall style bedroom furniture, couch and dinette set. Residents pay a per person monthly rate based on the number of occupants per bedroom. The rate includes utilities except for telephone service. Unfurnished housing is provided in an apartment complex owned by Biola on Rosecrans Avenue, within walking distance of campus. The complex is made up of 28 one-bedroom and 2 two-bedroom units. These apartments are unfurnished; stove/ovens and refrigerators are provided. The monthly rent is per apartment unit not per person; residents arrange and pay for their own utilities and telephone service. This complex also provides housing for married graduate students. Married Housing Biola University owns an apartment complex with one- bedroom apartments for married graduate couples, and for single graduate students. The complex is located on Rosecrans Avenue, within walking distance of campus. These apartments are unfurnished; stove/ovens and refrigerators are provided. Rent is paid monthly; residents arrange and pay for their own utilities and telephone service. For married couples to qualify, at least one spouse must be enrolled full time in a Biola University graduate program. For information, or to apply for Graduate/Married La Mirada, CA 90639-0001 Tel: (562) 944-0351 ext. 5814 E-mail: grad.housing@biola.edu Meal Plans Residents of graduate housing and commuter graduate students are welcome to purchase any meal plan, though are not required to do so. There are several meal plan options for the busy non-resident to choose from, including the Block Plan which combines 40 meals during the semester with $75 flex dollars to spend in any of the on-campus dining facilities. Five flex, 10 meal plan,10 flex, 12 flex, 15 flex and 20 flex meal plans are available. Flex dollars may be added at any dining facility with cash or credit card. Current students may also charge it to a student account at my.biola.edu. Residents of graduate/married housing and commuter graduate students may also purchase Commuter Dollars that can be used in Café Biola, Eagle’s Nest (a food court), The Talon (a grab ‘n go), Common Grounds (a coffee house) and the coffee cart. Each purchase receives a 10% discount at any dining register. housing, contact: Auxiliary Services Student Services Building 13800 Biola Avenue
For more information contact Auxiliary Services, (562) 944-0351, extension 5810. Talbot Support Ministries Director: Dr. Mick Boersma Talbot Support Ministries (TSM) is a service-oriented ministry directed toward recent Talbot alumni and their spouses who are primarily focused on pastoral or missions careers. This program, led by the director and his wife, is distinguished by commitment to the following distinctives: • Relationship: established with incoming students, continued through seminary studies and the first five to seven years of professional ministry. • Credibility: the program director and his wife have extensive experience in ministry and work to keep current on changes and issues affecting Talbot graduates. • Safety: an environment is provided in which alumni are assured of confidentiality and freedom to share their lives openly. • Purposefulness: TSM initiates and maintains contact with alumni through newsletters, personal notes, phone calls, e-mail and on-site visits when possible. • Resources: TSM seeks to provide helpful resources such as networking with other graduates, contact with placement opportunities and professional and personal counsel. Admission Requirements Correspondence concerning admission should be addressed to the Office of Graduate Admissions, which will supply the proper forms. When these application forms and all transcripts of previous academic training have been filed, accompanied by a $55 application fee, an admissions decision will be made. Official notification will be sent by mail to the applicant. The application deadline for the Fall is July 1 and for the Spring is December 1. Applications may be submitted after these deadlines (late application fee total of $65), but will be considered only if space is available and time allows. Late applications may be postponed to later terms. Talbot School of Theology desires only qualified students and personnel who are committed to Jesus Christ. However, in the admission of students, the hiring of employees or the operation of any of its programs and activities, Talbot does not discriminate on the basis of the applicant’s race, color, sex, handicap or national or ethnic origin. Entrance requirements for each program are listed on the page describing that program under the heading, Admission Requirements. Note : Official documents presented for admission or evaluation become part of the student’s academic file and normally cannot be returned or copied for distribution.
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