Catalog 05-07 - Biola University

the three test sections). The following graduate programs have different
requirements:
TAL Programs (See TESOL & Applied Linguistics section)
TOEFL (required)..................................................................... 600 paper / 250 computer
Not accepted through ELSP
Th.M.
TOEFL ............................................................................................ 575 paper / 231 computer
BEPE ........................................................................................................................... Required
Talbot M.A.
TOEFL ............................................................................................ 550 paper / 213 computer
M.Div. (See Talbot Admissions Requirements)
BEPE ...............................................................................................................may be required.
Talbot Ph.D. (See Talbot Ph.D. section)
TOEFL ............................................................................................ 600 paper / 250 computer
BEPE .................................................................................................................... Not Required
D.Min. (See Talbot D.Min. section)
TOEFL ............................................................................................ 600 paper / 250 computer
BEPE ................................................................................................................... Not Required
D.Miss.
TOEFL ............................................................................................ 550 paper / 213 computer
BEPE ...........................................................................................................................Required.
SICS Ph.D.
TOEFL ............................................................................................ 600 paper / 250 computer
Not accepted through ELSP
e n G l I s h P l aC e m e n t
The Biola English Placement Exam (BEPE) is administered to determine
which course(s) (English 100, 101, 102, 103, 105, 107 or 109),
if any, students must take. The course(s) must be taken during the
student’s first semester until the student has successfully passed
English 105 and English 107 with a grade of B or above. There is a fee
of $25 to take the exam.
Since admission to the University is based on the understanding that
the student will successfully complete the ELSP sequence, students
will not be allowed to graduate or continue at Biola if they do not
complete their ELSP requirement. Undergraduate students must pass
English 109 with a grade of B or above before taking English 100, 110
B or before credit from other schools can be granted.
a P P l I C at I o n G U I d e l I n e s
1. An application for admission, references, recent photo and a
$45 non-refundable application fee.
2. Official Transcripts:
Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate students are required to have completed
the equivalent of 12 years of education. Transcripts from all
secondary schools and post-secondary institutions must be
sent directly from the school to Biola’s Office of Admission in
order to be considered official. All transcripts must be official
and accompanied by a certified English translation that documents
coursework and examinations taken, indicate grades
received, identify passing and maximum marks and show evidence
of secondary graduation. International students must
have successfully completed college preparatory courses in
their home country. If the student has attended a university in
his / her home country and would like transfer credit, he / she
must have transcripts evaluated by a professional credential
agency. Undergraduate transfer international students must
have completed satisfactory course work with a 2.5 academic
GPA. Information is available in the Office of Admission or the
Office of the Registrar.
Graduate Students
Official transcripts of all colleges, universities or seminaries
attended must be sent directly from the school to Biola’s
Office of Graduate Admission to be official. All transcripts
must be accompanied by a certified English translation that
documents coursework and examinations taken, indicates
grades received, identifies passing and maximum marks, and
evidences completion of a Bachelor’s degree.
3. A completed Affidavit of Support form that certifies the
student has sufficient funds to study in the U.S. must be on
file prior to acceptance and issuance of the I-20. The Affidavit
of Support form must be notarized and accompanied by
supporting bank statements or tax return forms. In addition, a
deposit is required prior to issuance of the I-20.
4. Reference forms — Undergraduate students are required to
provide one reference from a pastor / minister and another
from a school administrator, teacher, and/or employer who
has known the applicant for at least one year. Reference forms
are provided by the University and are included with the
application. Graduate students are required to provide references
appropriate to their program.
5. A TOEFL score of 500 paper / 173 computer test or an SAT I
or ACT test for undergraduates. Graduate programs vary but
start with a minimum score of TOEFL 550 paper test or 213
computer. Students will be referred to the English Language
Studies Program for preparatory courses in English if scores
are below requirements.
note: Official documents presented for admission or evaluation
become part of the student’s academic file and normally
cannot be returned or copied for distribution.
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