A Biola University campus tour in La Mirada, California, can be an in-person student-led walk, a customized admissions visit, a group tour, or a virtual option. Start by choosing the format that suits your visit, then confirm its current schedule and practical requirements with Biola.
- Location: 13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada, California 90639.
- Undergraduate walking tour: 1 hour, 15 minutes with a current student ambassador.
- Group walking tour: 75 minutes with a Biola student tour guide.
- Parking: Visitors need a permit to park on campus.
Find Biola’s Current Tour Options
Biola offers in-person campus visits, admissions events, and virtual tours, with visit formats for undergraduate students, graduate students, and groups.
Undergraduate visitors can take a 1-hour, 15-minute walking tour led by a current student ambassador. You can also customize an in-person visit and request an appointment with an admissions counselor. Graduate students can arrange an individual visit, meet with an admissions counselor, request a faculty appointment, or join select department tours.
For groups, the campus visit includes a 75-minute walking tour led by a Biola student tour guide. Group size is limited to approximately 55 people, including chaperones. Groups visiting with students under 18 must provide one chaperone for every 10 students. Meal passes for the cafeteria are available to group-visit participants for $5 per person.
If you want a wider overview of campus logistics, what to know before visiting Biola University covers the visit in broader context.
Choose a Date and Reserve
Choose the visit format first, then confirm availability and make arrangements through Biola’s admissions channels.
Group tours are offered Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Since group capacity is limited, contact Biola before planning around one of those times. For an individual undergraduate or graduate visit, request the appointments relevant to your plans, such as an admissions counselor meeting or, for graduate students, a faculty appointment.
Biola’s Admissions Office is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except holidays. For visit questions, contact the Admissions front desk at (562) 903-4752 or visit.coordinator@biola.edu. Schedules and arrangements can change, so check the official site before you go.
What to Check Before You Arrive
Visitors driving to campus need a parking permit, so plan to obtain one before parking.
Temporary permits are available from the Campus Safety office at Lot B or from either gatehouse when staffed. With a permit, you may park in any unmarked space. Biola’s campus map shows Parking Structures K, R, and S, as well as multiple campus lots; reviewing the Biola University map can help you identify parking areas and campus locations.
If you are coming by public transit, Biola’s visit information names the Buena Park and Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs Metrolink stations as rail routes to explore. Bus options include the Montebello Bus Line – La Mirada / Civic Center and Norwalk Transit – La Mirada / Rosecrans. Check the relevant transit operators for current service details.
How do you get from La Habra to Biola University?
Biola University is in La Mirada, about 2.5 miles by car from a La Habra motel for a Biola campus visit.
For campus navigation, use the address 13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada, California 90639.
FAQs
How long is a Biola University campus tour?
The undergraduate walking tour lasts 1 hour, 15 minutes. The group walking tour lasts 75 minutes.
Does Biola University offer virtual tours?
Yes. Biola offers virtual tour options as well as in-person campus visits and admissions events.
Do visitors need a parking permit at Biola?
Yes. Visitors must have a parking permit. Temporary permits are available at the Campus Safety office at Lot B or at either gatehouse when staffed.
Can you meet with an admissions counselor during a campus visit?
Undergraduate visitors can request an admissions counselor appointment as part of a customized visit. Graduate visitors can also meet with an admissions counselor and request faculty appointments.