Caps, Gowns, Regalia
Masters Regalia
Your cap, gown, and hood will be available for purchase in the Biola Bookstore during regular bookstore hours. Payment to the Biola Bookstore is required at the time of pickup.
Doctoral Regalia
Carol Baker (Talbot) will order Talbot Doctoral Regalia (caps, gowns, and hoods), which may be picked up after May 19 from Myers Hall Room 200. The cost of the rental regalia is $45.00 and will be charged to your account. Since doctoral regalia is rented, doctoral graduates must return all regalia to Carol Baker in Myers Hall Room 200 immediately following the ceremony, or no later than 8:30 p.m.
Graduates will be hooded at the Baccalaureate service and will wear their hoods to the Commencement ceremony.
Baccalaureate Celebration Service
Talbot's Baccalaureate Celebration Service will be held on Thursday, May 22 at 5:00 p.m. at the Knott's Berry Farm Hotel and Resort, 7675 Crescent Avenue, Buena Park. This special evening includes dinner, a hooding ceremony, and testimonies of thanksgiving. All Talbot graduates will receive an invitation that requires an RSVP by May 1. Graduates and spouses attend for free, and invited guests will be $25 per person. Please bring your caps and gowns to the Baccalaureate for the hooding ceremony. Questions should be directed to Tim Batdorf at talbot.icd@biola.edu or call (562) 777-4011.
Diplomas & Frames
If the graduate wishes to have his/her diploma mailed to them, fill out the blue card found inside the diploma cover and submit it to the registrar's office. Please allow five to six weeks for delivery.
Photography
A professional photographer from Chappell Studio will take a photo of you as you receive your diploma. Within five weeks of commencement, you will receive a full-color proof and an order form at your permanent address from Chappell Studios. There is no obligation to purchase, and you'll have the option of ordering from a variety of enlargement packages at very reasonable prices.
You may place orders, obtain answers to questions and view your photos at www.chappell.com or by calling 1-800-247-3435. Since professional photographs will be available, family members and guests are encouraged to remain in their seats, relax and enjoy the ceremony. Chappell Studios guarantees complete satisfaction with your photo package or you'll receive a full refund, no questions asked.
Commencement Videos
A film crew will be at the graduation ceremonies to capture the commencement ceremony. A DVD will be made that also includes highlights of Biola's campus, achievements in sports, and interviews with school representatives. Features of the DVD include: high resolution, screen selection menu, Dolby Digital Sound, full color case.
You can order online, or download the order form.
Class Rings
Invitations must be purchased in advance. It takes two to three weeks to receive your invitations, so please plan ahead. Invitations may be ordered online at www.shop.jostens.com or order by phone at 1-800-353-5299. A Jostens representative will also be in the Biola Bookstore to take order. For more information, contact Eleanor Boudreau, Josten's Representative at (310) 676-0603.
Invitations & Announcements
Invitations must be purchased in advance. It takes two to three weeks to receive your invitations, so please plan ahead. Invitations may be ordered online at www.shop.jostens.com or order by phone at 1-800-353-5299. A Jostens representative will also be in the Biola Bookstore to take order. For more information, contaact Eleanor Boudreau, Josten's Representative at (310) 676-0603.
Flowers
Commencement Flowers of Carlsbad will have the following flower arrangements available for sale before and after commencement.
- Single Orchid Lei: $17.00
- Double Orchid Lei: $25.00
- Orchid Corsage: $8.00
- 3-Rose Bouquet: $8.00
- Half-Dozen Roses: $15.00
- Dozen Roses: $25.00
- Spring Bouquet: $8.00
* All prices include sales tax