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Global Student Orientation Spring 2027

Cost and Admission

This event is free to attend.


Welcome, Global Students!

We鈥檙e so excited to welcome you to our global community and are here for you every step of the way as you make this big transition to the United States! Global Student Orientation (GSO) is the best way to begin building friendships, getting connected to resources, and feeling at home at 91制片厂.


Questions?

Contact Janna Christian at:
GSE@biola.edu


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Spring 2027 GSO Events

*Schedule subject to change. Please check back to this page for any updates or added details.

Thursday, January 7, 2027

Time Event Location
9鈥9:45 a.m. Global Student Welcome
Meet the Global Student Engagement team and your fellow incoming students, and learn about what GSE is and does at 91制片厂!		 SGA Conference Room (upper Student Union Building)
9:45鈥10:45 a.m.

Immigration Check-In
The Student Visa Services team will lead a mandatory check-in session for F-1 Visa students. There will also be important information about travelling on an F-1 Visa, working in the U.S., and other 鈥淒o鈥漵 and 鈥淒on鈥檛鈥漵 in order to maintain Visa status.

 SGA Conference Room
10:45鈥11 a.m.

Break
Set up your cell phone with a free U.S. SIM card!
11 a.m.鈥12 p.m. Transition & Resource Session
Learn about various helpful topics like:
  • Cultural transition and engagement
  • Culture shock
  • Safety and emergencies
  • Driving in the U.S.
  • Housing
  • Resources available to you at 91制片厂
 SGA Conference Room
12鈥12:15 p.m.

Group Photo

 Fluor Fountain
12:15鈥1 p.m.

Lunch at the Caf

 Biola Cafeteria
1鈥3 p.m.

Optional Support Time for Students

  • Meet with a Bank of America representative to set up a U.S. bank account
  • GSE staff available to help you find various locations on campus (for example, International Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar's Office, Health Center, IT Helpdesk, Housing Office, your academic department and classrooms, etc.)
 Various Locations

Bank account setup: SGA Conference Room