The Collegium

The word "Collegium" comes from the Latin root meaning "gathering place." It's a "home-away-from-home" for commuters, a place you can call your own.Collegium

The Collegium was created...

to provide commuter students with a comfortable, welcoming place to call home between classes.  The Commuter Life Team works together to provide an environment that will help you…

Rest…

Come relax and sink into a comfy leather chair, take a nap on our couch with a soft blanket, or curl up with a book by the fire on a chilly winter day.

Grab an economical, fast lunch from our honor bar or store your own meal in the fridge.

You can even enjoy cooking lunch with a friend in our beautiful kitchen, if you’d like.

Work…

We’re wireless, but if you don’t have a computer, you can use one of ours – PCs & Mac available.

Printing is a breeze – run in, check email, print a paper, head to class.

Connect with a friend and study together at one of our study areas.

Connect…

Have some lunch at one of our community family lunches. We also celebrate birthdays monthly.

Meet new friends or bring a guest.

Join a small group for prayer.

Our friendly, helpful staff  are here for you.

Download Registration Materials

Collegium Registration Collegium Registration 2009-2010 [PDF]

Collegium Guidelines Collegium Guidelines and Community Agreement [PDF]


Convenient Payment Option

Collegium membership fees can be billed directly to your student account. On the registration form, just choose the "account billing" option.

Collegium News

Good Morning Commuter
Wed, Nov 4, 9-11 am, Bell Tower. Come join All-Commuters, the Bluff, and the Block in a donut extravaganza! Stop by the GMC table, pick up info, talk with your friends. Sponsored by your A.S. Senators, Estela Joya & Cynthia Pimentel; Commuter Life; Block Senators; and Bluff Senators.

Lend Your Voice A Junior? Used to Live On Campus? Matthew Hooper, Associate Dean of Students, is looking for 15 Juniors who previously lived in a res hall and are now commuting, to participate in a focus group. He would like to hear more about your experience. If you're interested, or you know of someone who fits this description, please contact Katie Tuttle at katie.tuttle@biola.edu.

SOS Team Leader Applications
Would you like to be on the SOS Team for Fall 2010? Applications are available online and are due December 11. Questions? sos.director@biola.edu. If you'd like to speak with a 2009 SOS Leader, who is also a commuter student, contact Becca McGunigale at rebecca.a.mcgunigale@biola.edu. She had a great experience and is happy to answer any questions that you might have!

Shane & Shane Concert and CD Release Party!
Fri, Nov 6, Concert 7pm, Party 9pm, Sutherland Aud. $10 pre-sale @ AS Office: $12 @ Door. Details here.

Biola Service Day
Sat, Nov 14, 10am- 2pm. Come serve the surrounding La Mirada community with fellow Biola students. More info next week! Sponsored by A.S.

Freshman Family Thanksgiving Dinner
Thurs, Nov 19, 6-10pm, Sycamore Lawn. Freshman! Enjoy dinner, movie, and dessert with your fellow classmates on the Sycamore Lawn (between Calvary Chapel and front entrance). Please sign up by Nov 10 in A.S. Office if you'd like to attend! Payment information...

The Collegium offers fun events several times each month to bring our members together for great food--and most importantly--connection and friendship:
Monthly Birthdays;
$1 Quesadilla Bar;
Finals Study Break;
$1 Rice Bar;
Murder Mystery Party;
Pizza-Prior-to-Punk'n'Pie;
Ugly Sweater Christmas;
and more...

To receive weekly email updates regarding Collegium and All-Commuter events, please contact Jenny at jenny.matthes [at] biola.edu.

Location

Student Union Building
Upper Level East
Campus Map (.pdf)

Operating Hours

Fall and Spring Semesters
Mon-Thu 8:30am- 7pm
Friday 8:30am- 2pm
Closed Sat- Sun
FINALS WEEK: Open 'til 10pm.

Departments: Renting the Collegium

The Collegium is available for rental by Biola departments.

Click here to download rental information, rates, and contract (PDF).

Contact Information

Collegium reception
562-777-4070
commuter.life(at) biola.edu

Katie Tuttle, Director
562-777-4075
katie.tuttle(at)biola.edu

Jenny Matthes, Coordinator
562-777-4073
jenny.matthes(at)biola.edu