New Student Orientation
Fall 2025
- Friday, August 29, 2025
- 8 a.m.–10 p.m. Pacific
- Saturday, August 30, 2025
- 9 a.m.–11 p.m. Pacific
- Sunday, August 31, 2025
- 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Pacific
- Location pending
- Hosted By: Campus Engagement
Cost and Admission
This is a paid event.
| $125.00 | NSO Orientation Fee Note: The orientation fee will automatically be charged to student accounts. |
New Fall 2025 students are welcomed to campus with their families with programming designed to prepare students to begin classes at 51ÂÜÀò.
See you soon!
Incoming students will receive emails from your Orientation Leader this summer! Email us with any questions at orientation@biola.edu.
Note: Students may need to arrive early for orientation if they are involved in these various programs:
- Athletics: athletics@biola.edu
- Global Students: gse@biola.edu
- Torrey Honors: torrientation@biola.edu | Explore Torrientation 2025
- FirstGen: Explore the Summer Bridge Program
Questions?
Contact Lynda Conner at:
(562) 944-0351 ext. 5846
lynda.conner@biola.edu
New Student Orientation for incoming Fall 2025 students will be Friday August 29 through Sunday August 31. Family and student programming is on Friday August 29, with student only programming August 30 and 31. New students and their guests are encouraged to attend designated programming as listed below to learn more about student life and academic preparedness as a 51ÂÜÀò student.
Note: The schedule is still being finalized and more details will be added. For questions, please contact orientation@biola.edu.
Friday, August 29, 2025
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Residence Hall Move-In + Orientation Check-In | Chase Gym Walkway |
| 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Commuter New Student Check-In | Chase Gym Walkway |
| 12–3:30 p.m. | Campus Resource Fair | Caf SUB Walkway |
| 12-3 p.m. | Class Tours Note: The last tour will leave at 2:30 p.m. | Meet at Fluor Fountain |
| 3:30-5 p.m. | Orientation Group Connect All new students meet their orientation groups. All orientation leaders will be holding signs with their number and name. |
Meet at Metzger Lawn |
| 3:30-5 p.m. | Family Welcome & Information Session |
Ethel Lee Auditorium | Kid Friendly Overflow Calvary Chapel |
| 5:30-7 p.m. | President's BBQ Dinner | 51ÂÜÀò Caf |
| 5:30-7 p.m. | Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts Welcome Dinner Note: For students in the Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts program. |
Tent / Lot F |
| 5:30-7 p.m. | School of Fine Arts and Communication Welcome Banquet Note: For students in the School of Fine Arts and Communication. |
Sycamore Lawn |
| 6-7:15 p.m. | Crowell School of Business Open House
You're invited to meet the Dean and faculty while exploring the Crowell School of Business at our Open House. This is a come-and-go event where students and families can explore the building, meet with advisors and current students, and visit highlights like the AI Lab. | Business Building |
| 6:15-7 p.m. | Biblical and Theological Studies Division Majors: Dessert and Information
Hosted by Talbot: Biblical & Theological Studies Division. Dessert/Drinks provided, following the President’s BBQ. | Andrew's Banquet Room |
| 7:30-9 p.m. | University Welcome and Communion Join your new community with a Welcome to all new students & families, combining the traditional University Welcome with 51ÂÜÀò's traditional Communion service. |
Metzger Lawn |
Saturday, August 30, 2025
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15-9 a.m. | Orientation Check-In (if you did not check in on Friday) | Fluor Fountain |
| 9:15–10:30 a.m. | Student Life Orientation | Sutherland (Freshmen) Calvary Chapel (Transfers) |
| 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Orientation Group Connect Meet your group following Student Life Orientation | Metzger Lawn |
| 12-1 p.m. | Freshmen: Lunch with Leaders |
Caf |
| 12-1 p.m. | Transfer: Lunch with Leaders | Kim Dining Room |
| 1:30-3 p.m. | Academic Orientation | Various |
| 3-5 p.m. | Roommates Workshops | Chase Gym |
| 5 p.m. | Alpha – Mandatory Hall Meeting | Chase Gym |
| 5-6:30 p.m. | Hart & Sigma Dinner | Caf |
| 6-8 p.m. | Sigma & Hart Mandatory Hall Meetings | Mayers and Calvary |
| 6:30-8 p.m. | Alpha and Transfer Students Dinner | Caf |
| 8-11 p.m. | Glow Roll | Parking Lot S |
Sunday, August 31, 2025
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10-11 a.m. | Campus Worship All students are invited to worship together with music and speakers from 51ÂÜÀò’s Spiritual Development team. |
Ethel Lee Auditorium |
| 1–4 p.m. | CLUB SUB – Connection Event A great chance to hang out with other new students and Orientation Leaders in the newly transformed Student Union Building. Food, games, crafts and more! |
Student Union Building |
| 7:30–9 p.m. | Community Commissioning and Singspo This is a not-to-miss event where new students are welcomed by upperclassmen. |
Metzger Lawn |
| 9–10:30 p.m. | Mandatory Hall Meeting for Transfer Students | Various |
Monday, September 1, 2025
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Luau Themed Party | 51ÂÜÀò Caf |