Campus Resources
Biola Counseling Center
The Biola Counseling Center provides services such as couples therapy, pre-marital, marriage and family counseling, and assessment/evaluations for learning disabilities. Staff counselors are trained to advance and apply a biblically and psychologically integrated understanding of human nature to reconcile individuals with God, themselves, and others. Services are available to all students.
Biola Bookstore
Located on the campus of Biola University, the Biola Bookstore supplies the academic community with textbooks, books, clothing, music, and supplies. The Biola Bookstore provides goods and services at the lowest possible prices.
Campus Safety
The Department of Campus Safety provides extensive campus patrolling and educational programs to ensure a safe and secure environment at Biola. These proactive measures promote community involvement in the protection of facilities and the people who visit, reside, study or work at Biola.
Career Services
Career Services provides services to educate, prepare, and empower the Biola community with career development and placement.
Collegium
The Collegium—Latin for "Gathering Place"— is a new 1,300 foot facility that includes a fully equipped kitchen, eating area, computer area with ports and wireless Internet access, a sitting area and a living room with a fireplace. It was created to assist commuter students and to improve their on-campus experience.
Computer Store
The Computer Store provides convenient access to today's most popular technology products to the Biola community at discounted or educational pricing. Offering a unique knowledge of the computing needs of the Biola community, The computer store offers friendly and efficient service and maintains competitive prices.
Computer Support
Compu ter Support, located in Metzger Hall, is the primary source for computer services at Biola University. Computer Support operates the service center, the help desk, and the phone and e-mail support system(s) for Biola and the surrounding community.
Dining Services
Dining Services at the Biola University are provided by Bon Appétit, the premier name in university dining. Menus are created by the Bon Appétit Executive Chef with an emphasis on taste and quality using only the freshest ingredients.
Employment
University Employment is dedicated to contributing to a staff environment of professional competence and integrity through the search and selection process of qualified applicants in the context of Christian faith and values. Prospective and existing employees must affirm that their personal theological beliefs are in agreement with the Biola Doctrinal Statement.
Health Center
All enrolled students, regardless of insurance status, are eligible for Health Center services. Enrollment in student insurance (Combined Insurance Company of America) does not have any relation to the utilization of on-campus health services.
Housing: Single Students
Biola owns and leases apartments in the local community to provide housing for single graduate students. These furnished apartments are located within three miles of the campus many within walking distance. If you are looking for other roommates to help lower costs, call Biola's Graduate Admissions Office at (800) 652-4652.
Housing: Married and Family
Biola University owns an apartment complex with one-bedroom apartments for married graduate couples. The complex is located on Rosecrans Avenue, within walking distance of campus. These apartments are unfurnished (stove/ovens and refrigerators are provided). Rent is paid monthly. Residents arrange and pay for their own utilities and telephone service. For married couples to qualify, at least one spouse must be enrolled full-time in a Biola University graduate program. For a list of available housing please contact Auxiliary Services at (562) 903-4872.
Library
Talbot students utilize the Biola University's 90,000 square-foot library, which contains more than 285,000 book and bound journal volumes and over 175,700 microform titles. Special features of the library include Internet services, electronic databases, an extensive index file of sermon outlines and illustrations, a collection of bibliographic tools and journal indexes, and a number of special collections. The principal theological journals in English are received regularly.
Talbot Job Placement
Specifically for current students and alumni looking for part-time or full-time pastoral/director positions within churches or para-church organizations; for church and Para church organizations wishing to post these specific positions.
Unbound Bible
The Unbound Bible is an online collection of searchable Bibles consisting of several English versions, Greek and Hebrew versions, several ancient versions, and many versions in other languages. It also provides Bible study tools such as dictionaries, commentaries, and Bible encyclopedias. This resource is available for educational and personal/scholarly use.