Becoming Biola

Letter from a Biola Mom

Kaiden Tolkamp — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0700

“[Biola] has just fostered incredible growth, depth and joy in all the right and good things… he's more intentional, more patient, more humble, more other-focussed, more intentionally loving toward his siblings, more dedicated to lifting up what is good and honoring to the Lord.”

Praying Your Student Through Their College Decision

Kaiden Tolkamp — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0700

We believe prayer is powerful and that turning to God in prayer ought to be our first instinct always. In the big decisions, though, it can be so hard to know just what to pray. This prayer guide is meant to be used along the way as you journey...

Questions for Parents and Supporters

Kaiden Tolkamp, Rebecca Irwin — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:45:00 -0800

In a decision like college that can feel larger-than-life, it’s so important to ask good questions. The right questions will help you uncover and understand your values, your concerns, your blindspots, and your hopes. Unsure what questions to be...

How to Navigate the Spring Before College

Rebecca Irwin, Kaiden Tolkamp — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -0800

The spring before your student starts college is full of deadlines and decisions — we know it can be tough to navigate!We've laid out what you can expect this semester to look like, and the tasks you canencourage your student to complete,below:...

Help your student navigate their college application

Kaiden Tolkamp — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0800

We’ve laid out your steps to helping your student navigate their Biola application process.

3 Questions to ask when comparing college costs

Rebecca Irwin — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0700

Here are three vital things to consider that will inform your college decision and point your student toward successful completion of their college degree. 1. Will your student get the classes they need to graduate on time? One factor families...

What's in a Biolan's Backpack?

Rebecca Irwin, Kaiden Tolkamp — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:00:00 -0700

There are countless things you could buy from Target, but no one wants a cluttered bag. We asked two Biola students what they keep with them andactually use. Maddy and Lucas sifted through the superfluous items to give us their backpack essentials...

30 Days of Prayer for Your Student

Rebecca Irwin, Kaiden Tolkamp — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0700

We’ve been praying for your student this summer, and now, in these final weeks before the fall semester begins, we invite you to join us. This guide features 30 days of prayer for your student. It will take you from August 8 until September 6: the...

Conversations to Have Over Summer

Rebecca Irwin, Kaiden Tolkamp — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0700

Move-In Day is THIS MONTH!! If your eyes just popped out of their sockets like a rubber chicken, you’re not alone. We can’t believe it either! But we’re thrilled your student will be joining us on campus so soon. We recently hosted a webinar...

Campus Safety and Health Services: Your Questions, Answered

Rebecca Irwin, Kaiden Tolkamp — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:00:00 -0700

Biola's goal is to take your student’s health and safety as seriously as you do. At our Ask Me Anything Webinar on July 10, leaders from our Campus Safety department and the Biola Health Center answered your questions and your student’s well being...