Biola Bound
Think you live too far away to visit Biola University? Biola just made it easier to drop by for the weekend.
What's Biola Bound?
These event dates are specifically for students from out of state or living between the 94000-96199 area codes. Students fly into Los Angeles and experience 4 jam packed days of fun! Students spend the night in the dorms all 3 nights, go to classes, chapel, meet with Admissions counselors and professors and even spend Sunday at Disneyland!
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The Biola Bound weekends you can choose from are as follows:
- September 22 – 25
- October 27 – 30
- December 1 – 4
- March 2 – 5
- April 13 – 16
Saturday
On Saturday afternoon you'll fly into the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) between 12pm and 3pm and meet up with a Biola staff member at the baggage claim. The Biola folks will then take you and a few other visiting students out for a taste of Southern California. Next you'll be brought back to Biola for a tour of campus, dinner in the cafeteria and an orientation meeting that will include details on the weekend as well as the sweet residence hall you'll be staying in on your trip.
Sunday
Your day will start with a worship service at one of the strong local churches. After church, you'll grab a quick lunch together at a Southern California favorite, In-N-Out! The rest of Sunday will be reserved for wild rides, scrumptious food, and tons of fun in the "happiest place on earth" - Disneyland! Whether you've been to the house of the mouse before or this will be your first time, come prepared for a great adventure (and maybe a chilly night) with some awesome new friends.
Monday
This day is all about you exploring Biola. Want to attend chapel? Go for it. Want to check out a Film, Bible, or Business class? Seize the day. Get to know the campus through a guided tour, or get to know professors and current students while chatting over lunch. A breakout session will answer all your admissions and financial aid questions, you can chat it up with your Admissions Counselor, and then it's off to dinner and games with the rest of the Biola Bound crew. Not a bad way to spend a Monday, huh?
Tuesday
Wake up and enjoy the morning as you like, because your Biola Bound experience will soon wrap up by heading to the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with your Counselor. Make sure to schedule your flight between the times of 11am and 2pm. As you are whisked away into the afternoon sky, enjoy the view from a flight that could be on us!
Registration
Thank you for your interest in Biola Bound. Registration for this event is closed at this time, but will reopen in the Fall. Please visit our Events Page for more opportunities to visit our campus, or you can schedule a Personal Tour. If at any time you have questions about this event, please call 1-800-OK-BIOLA.
Flight Reimbursement
We will reimburse flight costs (up to $500) by crediting the cost of your flight to your student account a couple of weeks after you have enrolled and started classes. For Fall enrollees, this is typically around mid-October. For Spring enrollees, this is typically around mid-March. When you register for Biola Bound and purchase your flight, please make sure the Biola Bound assistant has a copy of your flight schedule and costs. You can send an email with any questions to bbound@biola.edu.
Sound Good? Read On!
A typical Biola Bound will have 40-50 students flying in from all over the States. To take part in the Biola Bound experience in either the Fall or the Spring, and to be eligible for the reimbursement, we need you to commit to these things. No exceptions!
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To be eligible for Biola Bound, you must be a junior or senior in high school - or a college student interested in transferring - up to the age of 25. Please note, this event is for students only.
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To be eligible for Biola Bound, you must be a first-time visitor to Biola living out-of-state or having a California zip code of 94000-96199.
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For all Biola Bound dates, your flight must arrive at LAX on Saturday between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. On Tuesday, your flight must depart LAX between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
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To be eligible for flight reimbursement, you must register for Biola Bound, visit Biola during one of the five Biola Bound weekends, participate in all Biola Bound program events, and ultimately enroll at Biola University. Biola Bound is not a free opportunity to visit family and friends in the area.
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To be eligible for flight reimbursement, your online registration must be completed and received by Biola no later than 3 weeks prior to the Saturday of your preferred Biola Bound.
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To participate in Biola Bound, you must submit a $125 registration fee. This amount covers housing, local transportation, on-campus meals, and an all-day pass to Disneyland! It is also recommended you bring at least $40 for off-campus meals and spending money.
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Before booking a flight, you must hear from us regarding space available for the Biola Bound of your choice. Biola Bound is a popular program with limited capacity, and we reserve the right to refuse registration.
Questions? Call 1-800-OK-BIOLA.