New Student Orientation
Fall 2026
- August 28-30, 2026
- Kim Dining Room
- Hosted By: Campus Engagement
Cost and Admission
This is a paid event.
Cost: TBD
New Fall 2026 students are welcomed to campus with their families with programming designed to prepare students to begin classes at Biola.
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 2026
- FirstGen: Explore the Summer Bridge Program
Questions?
Contact Orientation Team at:
orientation@biola.edu
2026 New Student Orientation Events
Biola’s New Student Orientation is for all incoming students, welcoming students as the newest members of Biola’s family and providing experiences that will provide the tools to transition well.
View the schedule below for the following events:
- August 28, 2026 — Welcome Day (for New Students and Families)
- August 29, 2026 — Campus Life Sessions (for New Students Only)
- August 30, 2026 — Join Your Campus Events (for New Students Only)
Friday, August 28, 2026 — Family and New Student Programming
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Residential Hall Move-In | Residential Halls |
| 12-3:30 p.m. | Resource Fair, Campus Tours | Fluor Fountain |
| 3:30-5 p.m. | Orientation Group Meet-Up | Metzger Lawn |
| 3:30-5 p.m. | *Family Welcome Session | Ethel Lee Auditorium |
| 5:30-7 p.m. | President's Dinner | Biola Cafe |
| 7:30-9 p.m. | University Welcome | Metzger Lawn |
Saturday, August 29, 2026 — Student Only Programming
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Student Life Sessions | Ethel Lee/ Calvary Chapel |
| 1:30-3 p.m. | Academic Orientation | Various Locations |
| 3:30-8 p.m. | Commuter & Residence Hall Meetings | Various Locations |
Sunday, August 30, 2026 — Student Only Programming
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10-11 a.m. | Campus Worship | Ethel Lee Auditorium |
| 1-4 p.m. | Club SUB Event | Student Union Building |
| 7:30-9 p.m. | Community Commissioning | Metzger Lawn |
Schedule subject to slight change. Keep watching for updates and added details.