Program Overview

For students in Biola University's BOLD program, the Student Handbook will provide information about the program, curriculum, faculty, policies and procedures, finances, and student life.

The BOLD Program Student Handbook is to be used in conjunction with the Biola University Catalog located at http://www.biola.edu/catalog/ and the traditional Undergraduate Student Handbook located at http://studentlife.biola.edu/campus-life/student-handbook/. Subjects not covered by this handbook can be referenced in either of these other two resources. In case of discrepancy, the Biola University Catalog and/or Undergraduate Student Handbook will take precedence over the BOLD Program Student Handbook.

To obtain further information, please contact the BOLD Program Office at (562) 903-4712.

Welcome to Biola University

Welcome to Biola University’s BOLD degree completion program. Biola is a Christian university where your goal of completing a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Organizational Leadership or a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology can be realized. We are committed to providing an environment in which students will be academically and spiritually challenged to accomplish their very best.

At Biola you will take courses from faculty who synthesize a Christian commitment with strong academic preparation and a love for teaching. You will be a part of an exciting and dynamic program at an exemplary Christian university.

We are pleased to have you join us.

Mission Statement

The mission of Biola University’s BOLD program is to offer a biblically-centered degree completion program at regional Education Centers equipping Christian adult learners in mind and character to impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ.

BOLD Degree Completion Program

The BOLD program consists of lower and upper division coursework designed specifically to enable motivated adults to earn a college degree, often while working full-time. Students in the program are Christian adults with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25 from previous college coursework.

All courses follow a compressed format. Courses are taught in a manner that is conducive to adult learning, within a supportive atmosphere. Classes are intentionally kept small to facilitate quality group interaction.

The core courses that make up the major have been structured so that they can be completed in as little as 18 months for the Organizational Leadership (OL) major and 23 months for the Psychology major.

Major Courses meet one time per week, Monday through Thursday evenings, or on Saturday mornings.

The required Bible courses and many of the required General Education (GE) courses also meet one time per week, Monday through Thursday evening, and on Saturday in the morning or afternoon.

Program Locations

  • Chino
  • Inglewood
  • La Mirada
  • Orange County
  • Redlands (Closing 2010)
  • San Diego
  • Thousand Oaks (Closing 2010)

The Organizational Leadership degree is offered at all of the above locations; currently, the Psychology degree is offered at several of the above locations.

Standards of Conduct

Biola University is a unique environment committed to following Christ’s example of loving others. We believe that community is born of other-centered practices, strengthened when members

• live with integrity

• practice confession and forgiveness

• attempt to live in reconciled relationships

• accept responsibility for their actions and words

• submit to biblical instruction.

As men and women of Biola, we do not ask each other to be perfect people, but rather to be people in active pursuit of integrity and growth, in dynamic relationships with the living God and with others in community. Those in leadership at Biola are eager to serve by coming alongside you and offering support, accountability, and, when necessary, loving discipline, in order to help you grow. We affirm our commitment to serve you with your best in mind.

The Standards

We at Biola uphold integrity as a core value of our community. Members are expected to demonstrate a commitment to the value of integrity in word and deed and to take responsibility for their own violations of behavioral guidelines.

We at Biola recognize that scripture condemns sins of the heart, such as covetousness, selfishness, ambition, envy, greed, lust and pride. By their very nature, these sins are more difficult to discern, but because they lie at the heart of relationships, they are of central concern to the Biola community. We confess and repent of these sins as we become aware.

Furthermore, students at Biola commit to refrain from practices that Scripture forbids, such as, sexual relations outside of marriage, homosexual behavior, theft and dishonesty.

Finally, for the purpose of character development and the creation of a healthy, vibrant Christian community, students at Biola commit to abstain from the use of tobacco products, the use of alcoholic beverages, and the activity of gambling.

Biola students have chosen, freely and willingly, to abide by these standards. We regard any violation of these standards to be a breach of integrity, since each member has voluntarily chosen to associate with the Biola community and to accept, uphold, and live by these standards. The University reserves the right to refuse admittance and/or dismiss any person who does not conform either to the stated guidelines and regulations governing student conduct, or to the expressed principles, policies, and expectations of the University. The University also reserves the right to take action against an individual for violating the Standards regardless of how much time has passed since the violation.

When The Standards Apply

The Biola Community Standards apply to all students:

  1. While enrolled in classes for the Fall Semester (including Thanksgiving), Interterm, Spring Semester (including Spring Break), and Summer Term.

  2. Who are representing the Biola Community in any off-campus events.

To view the complete published statement of the standards of conduct, go to the Biola Community Standards section of the Biola Student Handbook located at http://studentlife.biola.edu/campus-life/student-handbook/.