Biola University Top Questions

One who is willing to challenge themselves academically and spiritually

I transfered into Biola last school year (2013-2014) and I'm not going to lie, coming from a community college was a challenge. In community college I seemed to get better grades without putting as much work in. Biola has definitely pushed me to be more dilligent with my work. That being said, if someone is not self-motivated, Biola may not be a good fit for them. You have to have some sort of goal in mind to remind yourself of why all of the work you are doing is worth it.

Well the school is founded on Christian principles and is an evangelical school and still very much abide by Christian and biblical principles. So if that is not appealing to someone then I would definitely encourage them to look for a school more suited to their interests, one that would be more suited to who they are. However Biola is not oppressively conservative and the student body is certainly more varied than the instituion itself. The school does have community standards that the student body is expected to abide by but they are pretty reasonable.

Someone who does not tolerate the belief and faith in God of their peers. Also someone who does not believe that God is their Lord and Savior.

Someone who doesn't find joy in learning.

I have learned that, although I love my college so far, Biola University is not for everyone. Because each student who attends this school is required to minor in Biblical Studies, the primary type of person that should not attend this university would be someone who does not wish to minor in Biblical Studies.

Someone who isnt authentic about their faith or who doesn't like being involved would not do good at Biola Universtiy.

If you're not a Christian, you probably won't enjoy the fact that we're required 30 chapels and 30 bible units. It is a Christian school so if you're not a Christian I wouldn't recommend it for you. Also, Biola's campus culture is very interesting. If you're from the east coast (as I am) just be prepared for a major difference. Biola's very hipster/fashion oriented and a lot of emphasis is put on outward appearance by students (unfortunately).

Biola University requires a Bible minor for all of their students; therefore, this school would not be appropriate for someone not interested in expanding their faith walk

One should not attend Biola University if he or she has no desire to seek personal growth or challenge himself or herself to overcome obstacles. One should also not attend this school if he or she does not have a belief in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

Unfortuantely, if you are not a Christian, you cannot attend this magnificent school. Anybody seeking the stereotypical lifestyle portrayed in media about college should not attend BU. There are no frats, no substanance use allowed or even done anywhere on campus. The parties held here uphold the college standard. The community standards are simple and possible, and if you break contract, you cant return.

A student who would not find Biola Univeristy a good fit for them could be described in the following way: a non-Christian, loves the partying scene, sexually active, would hate compulsory chapel, likes a big city environment, loves huge crowds, and, overall, subscribes to secular philosophy.

One that does NOT want to meet friends they want to keep for a lifetime, or one who WANTS to spend time partying, drinking and doing drugs as a regular part of their college experience.

Someone with a lack of proper funding should not attend this school. It is very expensive and unless you can receive a lot of financial aid, it becomes difficult to afford.

Students who are seaking a major in hispanic studies or language. The program had recently closed and wasn't the strongest program when it was open.

People who think they know everything should not attend Biola. People who fail to see the value in others' perspectives should not attend Biola. People who are parochial and narrow-minded should not attend Biola.

Biola university is strictly for students that are follwers of Christ. They don't accept those who are of other religions and they ask for your testimony as well. Also, those christians who would like to experience the "real college experience" should not attend this school because they ask you to sign a contract saying that the student will not drink,smoke, have sex, and etc.

If you need a small rural setting, Biola is not the place for you. Biola is not a party school, so partiers should look elsewhere.

Biola welcomes all types of people, but I feel that those who do not want to learn about the Lord and further his kingdom would not be happy here simply because that is what Biola's mission is. Biola strives to incorporate the Christian worldview into every class, and if this is not what you want to spend your days doing, Biola is probably not the school for you.

The kind of people that should not attend Biola University are those that are interested in partying through college, as this will not be tolerated.