"The career development/graduate placement office has enjoyed a marked increase in student usage of services over the past few years. As a result, we've expanded services in order to encompass the needs of the incoming freshman, the graduating senior, as well as the career-changing alumnus." Cheryl A. Crawford Director of Career Development/Graduate Placement
Student Services
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 Leaming 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. Leaming 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.
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