Living in the dorms with fellow students is one of the most impactful parts of college for many Biolans, and we want to help you feel prepared for it.

This blog post is your guide to residence life at Biola. Find info on first year residence halls, our packing list, floor plans and more! 


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First Year Residence Halls

Each of our first-year residence halls — Alpha, Hart and Sigma — are amazing places for students to begin their college journey. All three are coed buildings with same-gender floors and include laundry, lounge space and a common kitchen area. Alpha and Hart are “community style” dorms with large shared bathrooms on each floor, and Sigma is a “suite style” dorm with bathrooms shared between two-room suites.

​​👋🏻 Curious about continuing student dorms? Find our other residence halls online

Alpha Hall: Community Style


Hart Hall: Community Style


Sigma Hall: Suite Style


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Important Dates


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Dorm Room Recs

Our : find out what we suggest to bring 

Unexpected : check in with Alyssa on Instagram to see what she couldn't live without

Printable floor plans: Print them out, grab a pair of scissors and start exploring options for room layouts



Dorm tours: follow along with  and


👉 We’ve compiled answers to 50 college move-in questions. Find them in our Dorm Room Shopping blog post! 


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Inspo for Life on Campus

An area rug makes a dorm room surprisingly homey
A mini fridge with a matching snack shelf might be the move
How ‘bout a mini hoop?
Consider a cozy study couch
And don’t forget a laundry hamper, bag or backpack
Games are a great way to get to know people. Our favs: Exploding Kittens, Dutch Blitz, Code Names, Bananagrams, Dominion, Skyjo and Uno (standard or spicy!)
Spikeball has seen a spike in popularity on campus. Consider grabbing a volleyball for the sand court or a basketball for the Alpha Hall hoop
Scooters remain a Biola mobility staple
Skateboards, longboards and bikes are great options too. Every dorm has its own bike rack!
Be sure to bring a blanket for lounging on the lawn…
… or for a beach bonfire
And don’t forget to bring a wetsuit.