Ceremonies and Events
Main Ceremonies
Spring Commencement: Ceremony A
- May 9, 2025 (Time: 7 p.m.)
- Metzger Lawn
- Rosemead School of Psychology
- School of Fine Arts and Communication
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- School of Science, Technology and Health
Spring Commencement: Ceremony B
- May 10, 2025 (Time: 7 p.m.)
- Metzger Lawn
- Crowell School of Business
- School of Education
- Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
- Talbot School of Theology
Mandatory Rehearsal
- May 9 and May 10 – separate for Ceremony A and B (Time: 5:30 p.m.)
- Chase Gymnasium
Biola regalia (cap & gown) required.
  
Baccalaureate Service (Undergrad)
- May 8, 2025 (Time: 5 p.m.)
- Ethel Lee Auditorium
Regalia Information
For information regarding your regalia, please see biola.edu/commencement/ÌÒ»¨ÊÓÆµs/regalia.
Special Celebrations and Receptions
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University-Wide Special Events
Join us for our Baccalaureate and a graduation fair open to all of our graduating students and their guests. Please see the event details for additional information regarding RSVPs.
Graduation Fair
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Metzger Lawn
The Office of Alumni Engagement is hosting a Graduation Fair for all Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 ÌÒ»¨ÊÓÆµs (underÌÒ»¨ÊÓÆµs, ÌÒ»¨ÊÓÆµs and fully online students).
The fair includes an opportunity to learn about your alumni benefits as well as get some last-minute tasks done (like picking up regalia and setting up your personal email). We can't wait to celebrate with you!
For more information, email alumni@biola.edu.
UnderÌÒ»¨ÊÓÆµ Baccalaureate Service
Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5 p.m.
Ethel Lee Auditorium
This is a non-ticketed event
Baccalaureate is a worship service that usually goes until 6:30 p.m. (1.5 hrs.). It is recognized as family time, our last time together as a complete underÌÒ»¨ÊÓÆµ community where we pause, reflect and rejoice in what God has done among us.
Each ÌÒ»¨ÊÓÆµ will have the opportunity to ring the Biola Bell as a testimony of God's faithfulness. Families and guests are invited. Graduates are welcome to sit with friends or guests. Seating is not assigned and caps and gowns are not worn. This is a non-ticketed event open to friends and family.
Honors Ceremonies
Torrey Honors College and Epsilon Kappa Epsilon will hold special ceremonies in addition to our main ceremonies.
Torrey Honors College Commencement Ceremony
May 9, 2025 at 10 a.m.
 Ethel Lee Auditorium
Family and friends of the Torrey Honors College Class of 2025 are invited to this joyous celebration. Reception to follow.
School Receptions
Join our schools and academic departments as they celebrate their ÌÒ»¨ÊÓÆµs. Events vary from hooding ceremonies for doctorate and masters ÌÒ»¨ÊÓÆµs to receptions with our esteemed faculty. Contact the sponsoring department for additional information.
School of Science, Technology and Health
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Communication Science and Disorders Department ReceptionFriday, May 9, 2025 | 4:30–5:30 p.m. Dorothy English 
 For questions, contact commdisorders@biola.edu.
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Master of Science – Speech Language Pathology Hooding CeremonyThursday, May 8, 2025 | 7–9 p.m. Marshburn – Mayers Auditorium 
 For questions, contact commdisorders@biola.edu.
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Master of Public Health Hooding CeremonyTuesday, May 6, 2025 | 5–7 p.m. Andrews Banquet Room 
 An invitation will be emailed providing more details and how to RSVP. Dinner will be served at the event.
 For questions, contact the KPH office at kph.office@biola.edu.
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Kinesiology and Public Health: ReceptionFriday, May 9, 2025 | 4:30–5:30 p.m. LIM 2nd Floor Lobby 
 We would like to invite our ÌÒ»¨ÊÓÆµs and their family and friends to a reception with the KPH department. During this time faculty will be available for pictures. No RSVP required.
 For questions, contact the KPH office at kph.office@biola.edu.
- Math and Computer Science Department Reception- Friday, May 9, 2025 | 4:30-5:15pm - LIM 143, Math Space 
 If you have any questions you can contact math.csci.dept@biola.edu.
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Nursing Pinning Ceremony and ReceptionFriday, May 9, 2025 | Ceremony: 2–3:30 p.m. | Reception: 3:30–4:30 p.m. Ceremony: Ethel Lee Auditorium | Reception: Lower Level LIM 
 For questions, email nursing.department@biola.edu or call (562) 903-4850.
Physics and Engineering Department Reception
Friday, May 9, 2025 | 4:30-5:15pm
 LIM 3rd Floor Lobby
If you have any questions you can contact phys.engr@biola.edu.
Rosemead School of Psychology
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Undergrad Psych Major Reception – Farewell BrunchFriday, May 9, 2025 | 10–11:30 a.m. Kim Dining Room 
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Doctoral and Master's Hooding CeremonyTBD TBD 
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Doctoral and Master's Celebration ReceptionTBD TBD 
Crowell School of Business
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Crowell School of Business Spring BanquetSaturday, May 10th at 12:00 p.m. Fullerton Free (EvFree Fullerton) Honoring all Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 Business and Accounting graduating seniors. RSVP required. 
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Crowell School of Business Graduate Hooding DinnerThursday, May 8th at 6:30 p.m. Andrews Banquet Hall This hooding dinner is for MBA, MPAcc, MALI and MM ÌÒ»¨ÊÓÆµs (RSVP required). 
Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
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Snyder Cinema and Media Arts Department ReceptionMay 10, 2025 Dorothy English Lawn 
 A reception for the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts ÌÒ»¨ÊÓÆµs, friends and families will be held directly after Commencement.
School of Education
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Master's Banquet and Hooding CeremonyMay 7, 2025 |6 p.m. Kim Dining Room 
 RSVP by March 20, 2025 to confirm the number of guests to be in attendance. For more information contact Kay Henry at kay.henry@biola.edu.
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Liberal Studies and Early Childhood Graduation CelebrationApril 30, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. Andrew's Banquet Room 
 An evening to celebrate the ÌÒ»¨ÊÓÆµs of the liberal studies and early childhood majors from School of Education.
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Liberal Studies and Graduate Program ReceptionMay 10, 2025 | 8:30 p.m. Sutherland Courtyard All SOE students are invited to join us for a quick reception immediately following the Spring 2025 Commencement in the Sutherland Courtyard from 8:30–9 p.m., for a chance to take more pictures with your classmates and professors. Plus, we will have a small snack for you and your guests. Congratulations! 
School of Fine Arts and Communication
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Art Department ReceptionMay 9, 2025 after the Commencement ceremony Art Exhibition Spaces 
 Students are invited to meet with faculty in the Art exhibition spaces for photos and further celebration.
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Division of Communication CelebrationMay 7, 2025 | 2-4 p.m. Kim Dining Room 
 Students are invited to attend the Division of Communication Graduation Celebration.
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Conservatory of Music ReceptionMay 7, 2025 | 8:30 p.m. Crowell Music Building – Front Patio 
 This will be an informal reception for students to meet up with family, friends and faculty after the commencement ceremony.
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
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English Department ReceptionTBD TBD 
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History and Political Science Department ReceptionTBD TBD 
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Philosophy Department ReceptionTBD TBD 
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Sociology Spring ReceptionTBD TBD 
Talbot School of Theology
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Talbot Baccalaureate Ceremony HoodingMay 8, 2025 (Time: 7:30–9 p.m.) Ethel Lee Auditorium 
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Biblical and Theological Studies Division: Graduation Commissioning DinnerTBD TBD