Arrival & Check-In

Check-In

Check-In will start at 1:00 PM in SGA at the Student Union Building. Please provide your Family ID #.

If you arrive before 1:00 PM and would like to grab some food, here are just a few nearby eateries:

  • In-N-Out Burger, 14341 Firestone Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638 (2.7 miles)
  • Chick-fil-A, 14303 Firestone Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638 (2.7 miles)
  • Yoko - House of Donkatsu, 4566 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90621 (2.3 miles)
  • Súp Noodle Bar, 5141 Beach Blvd Unit B, Buena Park, CA 90621 (2.1 miles)
  • McDonald's, 14871 Imperial Hwy., La Mirada, CA 90638 (1.1 miles)
  • Pho 45, 12810 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638 (0.8 miles)

If you would like to eat at Biola prior to check-in, the Cafeteria is open for breakfast 7:30 - 8:30 AM and lunch 11:30 - 1:00 PM. Outside of those hours, you can visit Heritage Cafe (located inside the library) from 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM for coffee, tea, sandwiches, salads, and acaí bowls. Both food establishments take cash, credit card, and Apple Pay.

Driving Directions

If you will be driving, please click “Biola Parking Lot F” and it will take you to Parking Lot F in Google Maps closest to Check-In. If Parking Lot F is full, Parking Lot H is also available. The main address to Biola is 13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada, CA 90639.

There are 2 access points into the Biola Campus. The main entrance is off of Biola Avenue between Imperial Hwy and Rosecrans Ave. The back entrance is at the intersection of La Mirada Blvd. and University Dr. between Imperial Hwy and Rosecrans Ave.

Campus Map

#26 Student Union Building – Service Desk

#23 Cafeteria

#37 Heritage Café

Parking

Parking is allowed on any campus lot with displayed parking permit, which are available at the Service Desk.

  • Do not park your car in any reserved, faculty & staff spaces, service, or fire lanes at any time.
  • Do not park in a handicap spot unless you have a handicap placard.
  • Observe all traffic and parking regulations.

Water Bottle Filling Stations

Please consider bringing your own water bottle as there are water filling stations on every floor in each dorm. Water bottles are also sold in the Biola Campus Store, which is open for limited hours Wednesday-Friday.