"The student affairs department has a strong commitment to the individual student. We see the college years as the time in one's life to grow and experience new relationships, ideas and challenges resulting in a more balanced, mature Christian lifestyle." -Jane Higa Dean ofStudent Affairs
Student Services
Students are expected to supply their own linens (sheets, pillow cases and towels), blankets, pillow, bedspreads and electric irons. No cooking equipment is allowed in the residence hall rooms. At the time of check in each student pays a $5 (cash) activity fee. Each residence hall unit is supervised by a qualified residence staff. All students living in the residence halls take their meals in the university cafeteria. HOUSING RESERVATION All accepted applicants will be sent a housing information card with the notice of acceptance which must be filled out and returned by all who plan to enroll . On-campus housing is highly desired by students , thus early application will help to ensure that you will have a space reserved for you. However, those who desire on-campus housing must also remit a $50 room reservation deposit in addition to the $50 enrollment deposit. No room can be reserved without this deposit. Applicants who have paid the $50 room reservation deposit and are unable to enroll may request a refund of this deposit if the University has been notified prior to July 31 that the applicant will be unable to enroll for the fall semester or prior to December 31 for the spring semester. Failure to notify Biola by the designated dates will result in forfeiture of the deposit. At this time Biola is not able to offer any housing for married students, but does have a housing office to aid students in finding off-campus housing. CONTINUING STUDENTS: PROCEDURE FOR RESERVING CAMPUS HOUSING Continuing students desiring to reserve on-campus housing for the fall must sign up for the room of their choice according to the reservation schedule in the spring. COMMUTER STUDENTS The housing office maintains listings of apartments, homes and off-campus rooms which are for lease or rent. Information re garding the legal rights of renters in California is also available in the housing office. A lounge for commuter students is located on the McNally campus as well. The lounge is equipped with a microwave , refrigerator , vending machines and chairs . DISCIPLINE Biola University is dedicated to the training of people who are sincere and earnest in their desire to live for Jesus Christ. Because this is true, students are expected to give evidence of conduct consistent with such a profession . The disciplined life is consis tent with the biblical model for a Christian. continued 21
In Student Services, all functions are related to assisting the student to develop to the fullest potential. It is recognized that education does not take place exclusively in the classroom; there fore, Biola attempts to aid the student by providing necessary services in areas other than academic . All matters relating to housing, health services, financial aid , career planning, graduate placement, discipline, advisement to student organizations and student publications, campus activities, new student orientation, counseling and testing and research relating to students at Biola are the responsibility of the dean for university student affairs . COUNSELING SERVICES Personal counseling services are available to interested graduate and undergraduate students for a modest administrative fee. Indi vidual counseling, group counseling, pre-engagement, premarit al and marital counseling are available during the school year and summer months. Groups for special needs, workshops and semi nars are held throughout the year. THE LEARNING SKILLS CENTER The Learning Skills Center provides programs to help under graduates and graduate students develop their reading, writing and study skills in order that they may meet the academic de mands of the university and benefit fully from their educational experience. Learning Skills Center programs include private tutoring, a full-semester,- non-credit course and seminars on topics related to success in college work. In addition, staff mem bers are available to work with students individually. Tutoring services are available for a modest fee, while all other services are free. Inquiries should be made to the counseling services office, located in Sutherland Hall, room 112. · RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS All unmarried freshmen, sophomores and juniors under 21 years of age not living with their parents are expected to live in the residence halls if they are enrolled for ten (10) units or more. Seniors and postgraduate students may live in the residences on a space available basis. Requests for exceptions are to be directed in writing to the director of residential programs. This policy is subject to periodic review in light of current student need and university housing policy. THE RESIDENCE HALLS Most rooms accommodate two students and are equipped with individual study desks, single beds , individual wardrobe closets and chest of drawers. Each residence hall has laundry rooms equipped with meten;d washing machines and dryers .
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