BiolaCatalog2013-2014NA

Contents

C ontents General Information General Information

Admission, Enrollment and Graduation Requirements

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Enrollment Deposit

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Admission of Non-Native English-Speaking Students

Historical Sketch

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Veterans

The Mission of Biola University

Registration (Phase 1) Enrollment (Phase 2)

The University Vision

Vision

Add/Drops Withdrawal

The Goals of the University Accreditation and Affiliations

Student’s Records

Doctrinal Statement

Attendance

Teaching Biblical Studies

Grades

Diversity Statement

Repeated Courses

Chapel

Final Grades

The Community of La Mirada The Biola University Campus Biola Educational Centers

Grade Changes

Dean’s List

Audit Students Academic Load

The Library

Media Services

Independent Study/Arranged Course

Center for Christian Thought

Classification of Students Numbering of Courses

Center for Learning Enrichment, Assessment and Research (CLEAR)

27 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 27 Directory Information 28 Implications of Requesting Total Confidentiality to Student Records 29 Transcript Requests 29 Name Changes 29 Extracurricular Activities 29 Degrees Offered 29 Undergraduate Programs 30 Graduate Programs 32 Commencement 33 Summary of University Enrollment 33 Summary of University Graduating Class 34 Graduation Rate Disclosure 34 Academic and Behavioral Standards 35 Academic Standing 35 Satisfactory Academic Progress and Financial Aid Eligibility 35 Athletic Eligibility 35 Extracurricular Activities 35 Academic Integrity 35 Fraudulent Records 35 Biola University Community Standards 36 Student Services 37 Residence Life 37 Residence Halls 37 Housing for Graduate Students 37 Residency Requirements 37 Housing Reservation 37 Continuing Students 38 Commuter Students 38 Food Service 38

Distance Learning Interterm Session Summer Session

Army ROTC 

Air Force ROTC

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Financial Information

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Application Fee

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Room

Meal Plan

Graduate Student Housing Rates Tuition Information 2013–14

General Fees

Special Fees - Undergraduate

Special Fees - Graduate

Music Fees Typical Costs

Payment Information

Finance Charges

Refunds - Withdrawal

Fall and Spring Semester Refund Policy

Interterm and Summer Session Refund Policy

Outstanding Balances Refunds - Overpayment

Financial Aid Information Undergraduate Financial Aid General Financial Aid Information

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Application for Aid

Financial Aid Disbursements

Financial Aid Withdrawal/Return of Aid Policy

Return of Aid

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

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