General Information
Courses regularly offered cover the areas of art, Bible, theology, history, literature, mathematics, philosophy, psychology, biological science, sociology and other subjects, including education courses for teaching credential candidates. Graduate courses in education, intercultural studies, theology and psychology enable graduate students to continue their programs during the summer months. Credit is also available in connection with Biola Study Tours conducted during the summer months. Tuition, room and board are lower than regular charges at private colleges. See catalog section on financial information for Summer Session tuition. Visiting students need to obtain a Special Student Status Application from the Office of Admissions. Admission to the Summer Session program does not presuppose or grant acceptance to the University for the regular school year. For further information, please contact the Office of Admissions. Army ROTC The Army Reserve Officer Training Corps program is available to all students of Biola University through the Department of Military Science of California State University, Fullerton. Army ROTC provides scholarships and challenging leadership training. The curriculum includes rappelling, physical fitness development, practical application of managerial techniques, and classes in military history and tactics. Army ROTC also allows students to pursue commissions in the U.S. Army. Programs The Military Science program focuses on academics, teamwork and physical fitness, and is integrity-based with a mentorship program in place to support all cadets. Military Science provides a dynamic dimension to the University by offering an unmatched hands-on leadership and management education. Military Science is also a University endorsed coed club and offers various extracurricular teams and activities such as “Ranger Challenge (inter-collegiate competition based on physical fitness and agility, rifle marksmanship and map reading/land navigation), paint ball, one field training exercise (overnight bivouac) per semester, rappelling demonstrations and a color guard team (presents flags at ceremonies and events), as well as several other exciting activities. All curriculum and activities are designed to build and enhance leadership, management skills, and team-building skills that apply to Military and civilian sectors, and last a lifetime. Scholarship Military Science courses are accredited and available to students in all academic disciplines. Full-time students are also eligible to enroll as cadets in accordance with the University and Department of Defense policies. Several competitive financial assistance programs are available, which include: four-, three- and two-year scholarships; books and fees; Reserve forces and National Guard duty; G.I. Bill; and loan repayment options. Additionally, scholarship recipients and advanced course students earn up to $500 per month in stipends. Upon successful completion of the two- or four-year Reserve Officers Training Corps program, cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants in the United States Army, United States Army Reserve or United States Army National Guard. Four Year Program This program is composed of a lower-division Basic Course and an upper-division Advanced Course. The Basic Course refers to first- and second-year courses that are designed for beginning students who want to try ROTC without obligation. Once the Basic Course is completed, student qualify for entry into the upper-division Advanced Course, which prepare them to be commissioned as officers in the United States Army, the Army Reserves or the Army National Guard. Upon entry into the Advanced Course, cadets are required to sign a contract with the department of the Army agreeing to complete the ROTC program and accept a commission as a second lieutenant. Once the contract is signed, Advanced Course cadets will receive up to $500 per month, along with free uniforms and equipment for all Military Science courses. Two Year Program This program is for those students who have at least four semesters of work remaining on campus as either an undergraduate or graduate student, and who did not participate in ROTC earlier. These students
enter the Advanced Course of the program after attending a four- week, all expenses paid, summer leadership internship or providing proof of completion of Military Basic training or three years JROTC. Students enrolled in the two year program are eligible for contracting under the same benefits, requirements and guidelines as the four year students. International Learning Opportunities in Military Science and Army Schools Summer internship program is an overseas culture immersion internship aimed at broadening the cultural understanding of junior officers. Since the Army is in a number of countries across the world, it is critical that young officers understand different cultures to ensure the building of strong relationships. Advanced course students have an opportunity to attend overseas Cadet Troop Leadership Training (CTLT) for three weeks between their junior and senior years. CTLT gives cadets a chance to serve as acting platoon leaders with an actual active duty U.S. Army unit. Many of the CTLT positions are with overseas units in Korea and Europe. Additionally, commissioned second lieutenants selected for active duty will have the opportunity to serve at duty stations all over the world, work with fellow Military officers from other countries, attend foreign Military schools and immerse themselves in the culture of their host nation while they live and work there. Interested contracted cadets with strong cumulative grade point averages and who are physically fit have the opportunity to be sent to a three-week Army Airborne school or the 10-day Air Assault School. Further Information: Biola University students who desire more information regarding this program may email or call: armyrotc@ fulleton.edu or (657) 278-3007. Air Force ROTC Through arrangements with Loyola Marymount University (LMU) in west Los Angeles, and the University of Southern California (USC) students may participate in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) program. Aerospace Studies classes and Leadership Laboratories are conducted at various times during the week on the main campus of LMU and USC. AFROTC offers a variety of two-, three- and four-year scholarships, many of which pay the full costs of tuition, books, and fees. Successful completion of as little as four semesters of AFROTC academic classes and leadership laboratories can lead to a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force. Classes consist of one hour of academics and two hours of leadership laboratory for freshmen and sophomores; three hours of academics and two hours of leadership laboratory for juniors and seniors. AFROTC cadets under scholarship and all juniors and seniors receive a monthly tax-free stipend and textbook allowance. No military commitment is incurred until entering the last two years of the program (Professional Officer Course) or accepting an AFROTIC scholarship. For more information, contact the Department of Aerospace Studies (AFROTC) at one of the following universities: Loyola Marymount University at (310) 338-2770, or University of Southern California at (213) 740-2670.
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