Application for AdmissionEmail completed application to business@biola.edu

ACCEPTANCE STANDARDSAdmission into Biola University does not guarantee admission as a business administration major in the Crowell School of Business (CSB), nor permission to enroll in upper division business administration courses (except Intermediate Accounting). To be accepted to CSB, the following requirements must be observed:

Complete, with a minimum of a “C” (no “C-”) grade in each of the following courses or the equivalent:oBUSN 190 Business StatisticsoBUSN 201 MacroeconomicsoBUSN 202 MicroeconomicsoBUSN 211 Principles of Accounting IoBUSN 212 Principles of Accounting IIoBUSN 223 Calculus for Management SciencesoENGL 112 Studies in Critical Thinking & WritingoENGL 113 Studies in Critical Thinking & Writing

A minimum requirement of 30 units of General Education (which includes Bible) must be completed. Accomplish an overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all college level course work completed at the time of

formal application to the Crowell School of Business. File an application with the Crowell School of Business for acceptance. Applications are accepted once

during the fall and spring semesters. Meet approval of the academic advisor of the Crowell School of Business. The process may require an

interview.

WHEN TO APPLYApplication for Admission to the Crowell School of Business is due in March for fall acceptance, and in October for spring acceptance. Be sure to check your Biola email regularly for announcements regarding specific dates and other important CSB information.

To be considered for acceptance you must have completed or be in-progress of completing the prerequisite courses listed on this application. If you are applying for fall acceptance, you may complete no more than two of the prerequisites during the summer. The course must be completed before the start of the fall semester with a “C” grade or better. If you are applying for spring acceptance, you must have all prerequisites completed by the end of the fall semester. Provisional status will not be granted to those taking prerequisite courses over interterm.

Crowell School of Business 13800 Biola Avenue La Mirada, California 90639 (562) 903-4770 crowell.biola.edu

APPLICATION CHECKLISTEach part of this checklist must be completed for your application to be considered.

☐ Download and complete the CSB Application form, including essay☐ Copy and paste a professional photograph of yourself into the application☐ “Save as” a Word document titled: Your Last Name, Your First Name CSBAPP.doc☐ Email the application as an attachment to business@biola.edu☐ Pay the $20.00 non-refundable application fee at the front desk in the Business building.☐ Set up a meeting with Eileen at the front desk in the Business building. NOTE: You will only be able to sign up for an appointment at the time of payment.

ALL PARTS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY FRIDAY, MARCH 7TH

AFTER YOU HAVE APPLIEDYou will meet with the Academic Advisor for your interview and advising for your upper-division classes.

Your acceptance will be determined at the end of the semester (or summer), when final grades are submitted. If you are applying in spring and taking summer classes, you will need to email Eileen an unofficial transcript or proof of your final grade of a “C” or better.

Official transcripts must be sent to: Office of the RegistrarBiola University13800 Biola Ave.La Mirada, CA 90639

If you do not complete the requirements before the start of the semester, you will be granted “provisional” acceptance and be allowed one additional semester to meet the requirements. If requirements are still not met at the end of the additional semester, you will need to meet with the Academic Advisor and determine the next best course of action.

If you have any questions please contact Eileen Soto (eileen.soto@biola.edu)

Application for AdmissionEmail completed application to business@biola.edu

STUDENT INFORMATION

Name: ID Number:

Current Mailing Address:

City: State: Zip:

Permanent Address (if different):

City: State: Zip:

Campus Box: Cell:

SCHOLASTIC INFORMATION

Concentration: Major GPA:

Semester entered Biola: Cumulative GPA:

Expected graduation date:

Transfer? Yes No If yes, from what school?

Torrey Honors Program? Yes No

Please list school/church/community activities below:

Please list any professional experience below:

I affirm that I have completed/am in progress with the following requirements:

a. A minimum of "C" grade in the Pre-Business Core classes as listed below.

b. At least 30 units of General Education (including Bible)

c. Overall cumulative GPA of 2.5

I understand that if I have not met the requirements by the start of the Fall 2014 semester I must drop any upper-division (300 & 400 level) Business courses and rearrange my schedule with any remaining lower-division Business, General Education, and Bible courses.

By typing your name below, you electronically acknowledge that all of the information provided in this application is true and correct and that all parts of the application will be submitted by March 7, 2014.

ESSAY

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Courses Completed or In Progress? (If in-progress outside of Biola indicate where & when) Grade

BUSN190 Business Statistics

BUSN201 Macroeconomics

BUSN202 Microeconomics

BUSN211 Principles of Accounting I

BUSN212 Principles of Accounting II

BUSN223 Calculus for Mgmt Science

ENGL100 or 112 (or 110A)

ENGL113 (or 110B)

In your essay below, provide:

1) A short biography, including your testimony on how you came to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

2) What has led you to pursue an education in Business Administration? This may include your strengths,

inspirations, career goals, and how you expect your Christian ministry to be furthered by your academic and

professional achievements. You may draw from certain experiences, both secular and in your Christian walk.

The essay should be no more than two pages, double-spaced, 12 pt., Times New Roman font.