Greeting

The excitement in the air is palpable; the end of another school year is at hand. Your students are wrapping up their spring semester, giddy about what comes next. For some of you, your student is going to be graduating. What an accomplishment! For others, your student is involved in a summer job, a missions trip, or perhaps more classes. Either way, the 2012 – 2013 academic chapter is coming to a close and there is a sense of accomplishment across campus.

I hope your student has made some good memories at Biola this year, and learned more about themselves, each other and God. You can help your student capture and process those life lessons by asking them some thought-provoking questions:

• What did you learn about yourself this past year?
• What one word would you use to describe your year?
• What are some of your hopes for this summer?
• What are some of the challenges you expect to face?
• How have you seen God directing your path in the last one, two, and three years?

In this final parent e-newsletter of the year, Shannon and I would like to say thank you for allowing us to be part of your Biola experience. It has been a pleasure to serve you! And thank you for providing such valuable support to your student, even if it’s just by being informed. Knowing you are invested in your student’s education and growth is priceless to your son or daughter.

And before I close, I’d like to draw your attention to a special article included in this newsletter. Be sure to read and pass along to your student the article “12 Things to Do After Graduating” by Biola professor Matt Jenson. While it’s written for graduates, I found it valuable to read even as a parent of a 2011 alumnus.

May you enjoy God’s grace and mercies this summer and the rest of the year!

Colleen Heykoop
Director of Parent Relations

Spring Commencement

Can't make it to the ceremony, but you'd like to watch? Click here to watch LIVE on May 24th!

Undergraduate Baccalaureate
Thursday, May 23 at 7:00 p.m.
First Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton
Friends and family of the graduates are invited to participate in a special Biola tradition - a final worship and communion service for the graduating class.

Graduate Ceremony
Friday, May 24 at 10:00 a.m.
Biola University Metzger Lawn
Speaker: Adam Edgerly
[Graduate Mandatory Rehearsal: Friday, May 24 at 8:30 a.m. in Chase Gymnasium]

Undergraduate Ceremony
Friday, May 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Biola University Metzger Lawn
Speaker: Larry Acosta
[Undergraduate Mandatory Rehearsal: Friday, May 24 at 5:30 p.m. in Chase Gymnasium]

Undergraduate All University Reception hosted by Alumni for Life
Immediately following the ceremony - guests can mingle with their student's major, enjoy refreshments with professors & graduates can receive their “Bye-ola” t-shirt and Biola license plate frame!

Learn more here.

Check Out Information

All students must checkout by Saturday, May 25, 2 pm.

All students are required to officially checkout through their Hall Office or the Housing Office. They may checkout earlier than May 25by appointment through their Hall Office and RA staff (May 20-May 24) or through the Housing Office (until 4pm Monday, May 20).

International students or students who cannot go home need to make alternate housing arrangements with friends, through their local churches or with hotels in the area.

Students will complete a Room Condition Form and checkout paperwork with their RA or Housing staff, as well as return their room key. Students who do not return their room key will be charged $55 for a rekey. If you fail to check out properly, you can be fined $50.

Learn more about check-out procedures.

Senior Named to OC Metro's "40 Under 40"

Graduating senior Amanda Andrews has been named to OC Metro Magazine’s “40 Under 40” list published in the May issue. As the youngest woman recognized, Andrews is noted for her advocacy to eliminate human trafficking and as one of the most interesting and accomplished people younger than 40 in the Orange County area.

Read more here.

Message from the President

May was full of excitement with the close of the academic year. Watch chapel videos featuring President Corey and learn about what happened on campus during the month of May. Read his reflections here.

Chapel

Chapels will not be offered during finals week. All chapel makeups should have been turned in by May 17 or students will be fined. 

Learn more about chapel policy here. 

Important Dates

Final Exam week
May 20-24 

Baccalaureate Service
Thursday, May 23

Spring Commencement 
Friday, May 24

Summer School Session I
May 28-June 14

Summer School Session II
June 17-July 19

Enrollment and payment for Fall 2013
July 29-August 15

Move-in for returning students
August 24-27

Classes begin
August 28

Last day to complete late enrollment and payment
Friday, September 6

Torrey Memorial Bible Conference
October 16-18

Last day to withdraw from classes and receive a partial refund
Friday, October 25

Biola Weekend
October 25-26
Learn more

Academic Advising for Spring 2014
November 4-15

Registration for Interterm and Spring 2014
Nov. 18-Dec. 13

Thanksgiving break 
Nov. 27-Dec. 1

Final exam week
December 16-20

Fall Commencement 
Friday, December 20

View the Academic Calendar