biola youth academics parent portal

What happened to Biola youth academics?

Biola Youth Academics (BYA), which includes Torrey Academy (TA), Star Academics, Private School Satellite Program (PSP) and Elementary Academics, has closed as of June 30, 2020. The spring 2020 semester was the last semester for all who were enrolled in Biola Youth Academics and Torrey Academy.

Are Torrey Academy and Emmaus classical academy affiliated with Biola?

Similarly, the Torrey Academy tutors, led by Jacob Waller and Anna Barber, will launch Emmaus Classical Academy in fall 2020. Neither program will be affiliated with Biola University but both will closely follow the same educational models and biblical principles as Biola Youth Academics and Torrey Academy.

Are star homeschool academy and Emmaus classical academy affiliated with Biola?

Neither program will be affiliated with Biola University but both will closely follow the same educational models and biblical principles as Biola Youth Academics and Torrey Academy. Enrollment is now open for both Star Homeschool Academy and Emmaus Classical Academy. Visit starhomeschool.com and emmausclassical.org for details.

Meet Our 2021–22 Biola Parent Council!

As proud Biola parents they are available to answer your questions, hear your concerns and serve as a liaison between Biola families and the university.

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Please complete this form to ensure Biola has the most up-to date information for you and your family as well as subscribe to our monthly parent newsletter or Parents in Prayer email chain.

Our Mission

Our Mission is to journey with families of current and future students by providing essential and helpful information, resources, counseling and engaging events which connects families to Biola in promoting a healthy and positive partnership with students in their academic, spiritual and emotional development.

Stay in the Loop

It's important to us that parents stay informed, involved, engaged and invested in their student's education. The Office Parent Relations at Biola collates important university updates, interesting student stories and exciting events in their monthly parent newsletter and prayer requests in their Parents in Prayer email chain.

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Welcome Weekend Details

We at Biola want to provide you and your student with the support and resources you need for a seamless transition in your first semester. Over the summer, students are assigned to an NSO (New Student Orientation) Leader.

Summer Reading

There are a variety of books written for the new parent of a college student, but there are three in particular that provide excellent information:

Grad Gift Ideas

Wondering what to get your student in preparation for life at Biola? Here are some suggestions:

Summer Tasks: Student Edition

Finish Financial Aid forms — can be seen under “Student Financials” on myaccount.biola.edu

Summer Tasks: Parent Edition

Make travel arrangements if necessary for Welcome Weekend, August 26-27