Biola University’s main campus is at 13800 Biola Avenue in La Mirada, California, between Rosecrans Avenue and Imperial Highway. Its visitor resources include an interactive campus map, parking information, and several ways to arrange a campus visit.
- Location: 13800 Biola Avenue, La Mirada, California 90639.
- Campus layout: Biola Avenue borders the campus on the west, and La Mirada Boulevard borders it on the east.
- Map: Find the interactive, parking, and printable maps through Biola’s Plan Your Visit page.
- Visit options: Choices include campus tours, individual visits, admissions events, and an online self-guided tour.
Where is Biola University located?
Biola University is in La Mirada, California, with its main campus between Rosecrans Avenue and Imperial Highway. Biola Avenue runs along the west side, while La Mirada Boulevard marks the east side. The campus is approximately three miles southwest of the Santa Ana Freeway (I-5).
The address is useful for setting your destination, while those bordering roads help you orient yourself once you reach the area. Biola’s campus and visitor details are available from its Plan Your Visit page. If you’re making a wider Fullerton plan, you can pair the campus visit with this one-day itinerary near Fullerton.
How do you use the Biola University campus map?
Use Biola’s interactive map to locate campus services, landmarks, parking areas, and entrances. The map is available from the Plan Your Visit page, which also links to a parking map and a printable campus map.
The interactive map marks the Admissions Welcome Center, Campus Safety, Library, Student Services Building, Biola Store, Fluor Fountain, Bell Tower, and Calvary Chapel.
It also shows Parking Structures K, R, and S, multiple lots, and campus entrances. If you have an appointment or tour destination, check the map beforehand so you can identify the relevant building and a nearby entrance.
Biola says campus parking is by permit only. Temporary permits are available at the Campus Safety office in Lot B and at either gatehouse when staffed; the map says permit holders may park in any unmarked space. Parking arrangements can change, so check the official site before you go.
What campus tours and visitor options are available?
Biola offers daily campus tours, individual undergraduate and graduate visits, admissions events, and an online self-guided tour. Prospective visitors are directed to schedule or register through the visit page.
Group visits include a 75-minute walking tour led by a student guide. They are offered Monday through Thursday at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Groups are limited to approximately 55 people, including chaperones. For visitors under age 18, the group must provide one chaperone for every 10 visitors.
For admissions-visit questions, Biola lists the Admissions front desk at (562) 903-4752 and visit.coordinator@biola.edu. Confirm visit arrangements and current access details through Biola before making plans.
One campus landmark is Calvary Chapel. Biola says Danish artists Peter Brandes and Maja Lisa Engelhardt transformed the chapel in 2018; it features original sculptures and stained-glass windows.
How can you travel to Biola University from Fullerton?
Nearby rail connections are Buena Park Metrolink Station and Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs Metrolink Station. For a stay in Fullerton, Fullerton Inn is in the city area used for this campus-visit plan; check your route and transport schedules before setting out.
Bus connections include Montebello Bus Line — La Mirada / Civic Center and Norwalk Transit — La Mirada / Rosecrans. Check the operators’ current information to confirm service and connections for your trip.
Los Angeles International Airport is 27 miles from campus, Long Beach Airport is 15 miles away, John Wayne Airport is 24 miles away, Hollywood Burbank Airport is 32 miles away, and Ontario International Airport is 33 miles away.
If Ontario is your arrival airport, see this guide to ONT airport transportation to Fullerton when planning the hotel portion of your trip.
FAQs
What is the address of Biola University?
The main campus is at 13800 Biola Avenue, La Mirada, California 90639.
Where can you find a Biola University map?
Biola’s Plan Your Visit page links to an interactive campus map, a parking map, and a printable campus map.
Does Biola University offer campus tours?
Yes. Options include daily campus tours, individual undergraduate and graduate visits, admissions events, and an online self-guided tour. Prospective visitors should schedule or register through Biola’s visit page.
Is parking available for visitors?
Biola says campus parking is by permit only. Temporary permits are available at the Campus Safety office in Lot B and at either gatehouse when staffed.