Biola University Top Questions

I you're looking for a time to party doing drugs/alcohol during college, then this school is not for you. It's a Christian school so there are rules against that.

Someone who is not driven to learn diligently about God and seek His will for his life. Someone should not go to Biola if they plan on partying all the time. Biola is for people who are serious about their futures and following God's plan.

Overly liberal, drug-using, alcohol-binging homosexuals. Really.

Someone who parties or likes to find joy in alcohol or drugs. There is a very strong supportive group of students who are not afraid to turn you in if alcohol and drugs is a problem. But if it's a one time thing, students are usually pretty cool in not turning you in.

Biola is focused on teaching students based on integration of the bible with the subject of study. We learn how to properly apply our beliefs to our studies when applicable in order to proclaim the word of God in any area of work through word and deed. This is not to say that non-Christians should not attend Biola, but they may not have the same appreciation for the education that we receive at Biola. It is still a very open community to different cultures, backgrounds, and religions.

Biola is a private Christian university, so students who are not believers of Jesus Christ should not attend (and will not be accepted to) Biola.

Somewhat is isnt christian, and focused on an integrated life of ministry.

This school is not the ideal institution for those seeking an agricultural or unreligios lifestyle. the Los Angeles location encourages an upbeat and fast paced lifestyle which isn't for everyone. There are many oppertunites due to its location, but these will be unhelpful if a student is seeking some a career that is not popular in this region. Also, this school has a very religions approach to campus life, so if student is looking for a "party school" experience then another school should be considered. there are a fair amount of parties, but Biola is a dry campus.

Someone who enjoys being involved with campus activities, like southern californian culture, likes to be a part of dormitory activites, and doesn?t mind attending mandatory chapels

A Christian looking for a great small school to receive a Christian based education. You have to put yourself out there and meet new people, but there are plenty of opportunities to get involved and be apart of what is going on around campus. There is no drinking and no drugs allowed on or off campus while enrolled at this school. There are certain hours you can/can't go into opposite sex dorm rooms, so you will have to find other places to hang out if you're into that.