The Collegium

Welcome to the Collegium at Biola University!

Latin for "gathering place," the Collegium is home-away-from-home to Biola's off-campus community.

Think beautiful home--full kitchen, food bar, fireplace, computers, couches, printing, fun events, and a lot of friendly people--all conveniently located in the Upper Student Union.

Announcements...

Collegium Membership Registration, 2012-2013

** 2012-2013 Registration Forms will be uploaded soon. Please check back. **

New Guest System Started Mon, Apr 23

In order to more effectively serve the Collegium's 150+ members, the Guest System has been revised. Please have your guest register at the front desk. They'll receive a one-day guest pass. Each guest can register for five one-day guest passes throughout the rest of the semester.

Brain Freeze Before Finals! - Mon, May 14, 3-4 p.m. - Collegium

Come enjoy yummy cold ice-cream type desserts provided by your commuter senators! Thanks Marisela for planning this!

Good Morning OCC! Wed, May 16, 9-11 a.m. - Bell Tower

Wahoo! Thank your senators! GMOCC is now every week! Co-sponsored by A.S. Commuter Senators Kevin Mitchell, Marisela Iniguez, Christen Brown; Bluff Senator, Tara Closs; Block Senator, Hannah Mason, and Commuter Life.

Open Late During Finals - Mon-Wed, May 21-23, 7-10 p.m. - Collegium

Join us for free snacks and studying... We'll be open until 10:00 p.m. (Collegium closes for the semester at 7:00 p.m., Thurs, May 24.)

Collegium Leadership Staff Applications - Now Online

Interested in serving as Collegium Leadership Staff next year? To find out more and/or apply: check out this google form! Deadline is May 31. Interviews will be held June 11-13. (Returning Staff: Please fill out on-line staff application, but feel free to skip the Self-Reference Form!)

Looking for a House or Roommate?

Check out studentlife.biola.edu/OCHS to search for both. Current students, faculty, and staff list for free! To receive your free listing, go to www.biola.och101.com, click LOGIN & create an account, click CONTACT US and send a message: "I am requesting a free housing listing because I am a current Biola student (faculty or staff)," --Within 24 hours you should have a free listing credit on your account.

More Announcements...

For all-campus announcements and announcements that pertain to the entire OCC (Off-Campus Community,) please check the Personal Announcements channel on mybiola.edu or look for "OCC" announcements in your Biola inbox!

Community Events

We offer weekly food events such as Birthday Celebrations, Make-Your-Own-Quesadilla Bars, Cereal Bars, Java Bars and more... all so that you can strike up a conversation with someone new! Often, members plan off-site adventures such as a Photo Scavenger Hunt at Downtown Disney or a Bonfire at Huntington Beach. If you are interested in serving or leading in this way, just let us know!

The Collegium...

Exists 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.

Our friendly, helpful staff are here for you.

Location

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

Mailing Address

Biola Commuter Life
13800 Biola Ave
La Mirada, CA 90639

Operating Hours

Spring 2012
♦ Mon, Tues, Thur, 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
♦ Wed, 6:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
♦ Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 or 5:00 p.m.; check weekly emails for closing time
♦ Closed Sat - Sun
♦ FINALS WEEK: Open until 10:00 p.m., Mon - Wed Evenings