Biola University Family Engagement

02/28/2026

Graduate Eddie SquishEagle pre-orders are live and close on Tuesday, March 10 at 11:59 p.m. PST!

Each eight-inch plushie comes with a removable 2026 pin, customized with the name of a Biola graduate’s academic school. Pre-order a SquishEagle for yourself or as a gift for $19.08 at www.biola.edu/squisheagles.

SquishEagles are Biola’s limited-edition line of Eddie the Eagle-themed plushies, designed to embody Biola’s brand and the student experience.

In other commencement-related news, all details regarding ceremonies and ticketing can be found on the Commencement website at www.biola.edu/commencement. Check back frequently for the latest updates!

01/05/2026

Happy New Year! 🎉 We hope you all enjoyed the holiday season with your families.

If your student has not yet completed their Spring 2026 enrollment (including payment), please encourage them to complete their remaining tasks on MyAccount by this Sunday, January 11 at 11:59 p.m. PST. A $200 late fee will be applied to their account, and failure to meet the deadline will result in being dropped from their classes on Monday, January 12.

12/16/2025

Senior tribute ads in the Biolan yearbook are still available for purchase!

Celebrate and surprise your Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 graduate with a quarter, half or whole page, featuring a congratulatory message and their best photos. Place your order below by the end of December.

(Yearbooks will be available for students at the end of April 2026, free of cost.)

11/17/2025

NEW: Biolan Yearbook Senior Tribute Ads 📸

The Biolan yearbook is excited to offer senior tributes to families who would like to recognize their Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 graduate! With the purchase of a quarter, a half, or whole page, you can gift your senior a message of congratulations alongside your favorite photos of them, while also supporting Biola's student-run yearbook team.

Place your order by Wednesday, December 31, using the form below. Yearbooks will be available for pickup by students at the end of April 2026.

https://forms.gle/aRXTGCXhrrgrszu2A

10/22/2025

You still have time to grab your tickets for the Eagles’ BBQ on the Lawn during Family Weekend! The deadline has been extended to this Saturday, October 25, at 8 a.m. (Please note, students cannot use meal plans and must have a ticket.)

Enjoy a BBQ lunch featuring some of our students’ favorite lawn games, music, inflatables for the kids, fellowship, and more. Follow the link below to get your tickets.

Enjoy a casual Eagle's BBQ (burgers and chicken) with your student and family. Experience some of Biola students’ favorite lawn games and fun for your younger prospective students.*Students cannot use their meal plans for this event*Children 5 & under are free.

10/16/2025

Want to send your student a pick-me-up? Biola is partnering with Dolce Vita Bakery, which is offering fall cookie care packages with seasonal flavors: pumpkin chocolate chip, salted caramel cappuccino and butterscotch pecan until October 31. Gluten-free packages are also available.

Deliveries are made to Mail Services on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and orders must be placed at least two business days in advance. Your student will be notified by Mail Services that there is a perishable package for them to pick up as soon as possible.

Place an order below!
https://www.dolcevitabakeryoc.com/shop

10/15/2025

Registration for Family Weekend 2025 closes in less than one week on Monday, Oct. 20!

Remember to save seats for your family at our Eagles BBQ on the Lawn on Saturday, October 25. (Please note that students cannot use their meal plans). Additional activities include our annual Punk-N-Pie Talent show, Praise, Pancakes & Pop-Tarts and the Family Kickball Tournament.

Check out the event page below for the full schedule, recommended campus activities and registration link.

We're planning fun events for families and students to spend intentional time together. Enjoy activities on Biola's campus and explore the surrounding Los Angeles area! Events are optional, as this weekend is designed for you to create memories with your students.

10/13/2025

In case you missed it, Biola just received a momentous donation that will fund the expansion of Biola’s rapidly growing Division of Technology, now known as Biola.io!

Learn more about the meaning behind the program name and the upcoming construction of two multi-million-dollar state-of-the-art engineering garages below.

Biola University will be the beneficiary of the largest gift in its 117-year history — a transformational gift of more than $40 million made possible by a Silicon Valley executive passionate about technology and Christian education. The gift will go toward facility investment, endowed professorshi...

10/03/2025

Join us for a historical announcement by President Corey this coming Wednesday, October 8 at 9:30am PDT during the opening Torrey Conference session! The session will be livestreamed on Biola’s YouTube account at the link below.

If you’re new to the Biola community, Torrey Conference is an annual three-day conference hosted by Spiritual Development, during which all classes are paused. This year, Biola is celebrating 90 years of hosting Torrey Conference!

Join us for a special announcement from President Corey. And then a message from Rich Villodas.In a distracted and divided world, God calls his people to a l...

10/02/2025

Registration for Family Weekend 2025 is officially open! Experience Biola with your student on October 24-25 through a series of family events on campus.

View the full schedule below and be sure to register by Monday, October 20. Space is limited! (Please note, the Eagles BBQ on the Lawn and the PRISM Concert require a separate ticket purchase.)

We’re excited to host your family!

We're planning fun events for families and students to spend intentional time together. Enjoy activities on Biola's campus and explore the surrounding Los Angeles area! Events are optional as this weekend is designed for you to create memories with your students.

09/26/2025

The 2026 U.S. News Best Colleges rankings are live, and Biola is honored to be recognized for excellence! In case you missed it, Biola was ranked in the following categories:

⭐ Best National University
⭐ 2026 Best First Year Experiences
⭐ 2026 Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs
⭐ 2026 Best Undergraduate Psychology Programs
⭐ 2026 Top Performers on Social Mobility

We are so grateful for the community of scholars and leaders who support our students. ❤️

"These rankings affirm how Biola distinctively invests in students from their first year through graduation and beyond." —President Barry H. Corey

We’re celebrating! 🎉 Biola University is ranked among the nation’s top universities in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list.

Highlights include:
✅ First-Year Experiences
✅ Top Performers on Social Mobility
✅ Undergraduate Psychology Programs
✅ Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs

From welcoming first-year students to preparing future leaders in fields like psychology, nursing, and beyond, Biola continues to offer an academically rigorous, Christ-centered education.

Read more about this honor and explore our programs: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/biola-news/2025/u-s-news-world-report-ranks-biola-university-among-top-national-universities-in-america

09/09/2025

🕊️ Chief John Ojeisekhoba Memorial Update:
If you are unable to attend Chief O's celebration of life service on campus this Saturday, September 13, it will be livestreamed on Biola’s YouTube from 10 to 12 p.m. PDT. The livestream link is listed below.

Further details about Chief O’s celebration of life and memorial fund can be found on Biola’s event calendar under “Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Chief John Ojeisekhoba.”

Join the Biola community as we gather to celebrate the life and legacy of Chief John Ojeisekhoba, Associate Vice President and Chief of Campus Safety. Chief ...