George Fox UniversityStudent Guide

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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Newberg, OR. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · Fall Semester 2026

The semester, explained for George Fox University

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall Semester 2026
Campus terms
15
Local details
11

Academic calendar

Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

8 entries
  1. Summer Semester 2026
  2. Fall Semester 2026Relevant now
  3. Spring Semester 2027
  4. Summer Semester 2027
  5. Summer Online Session 2027
  6. Fall Semester 2027
  7. Spring Semester 2028
  8. Summer Semester 2028

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Campus language

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15 terms

A

ARC
Academic Resource Center, providing tutoring and writing support.
ASC
Associated Student Community, the student government body at George Fox.

B

Bruin
The official mascot and the term used to refer to a George Fox student.

C

CAPS
Career and Academic Planning Services, assisting with jobs and internships.

L

Le Shana
Le Shana Hall, a residence hall typically housing upperclassmen.

N

Newlin
Newlin Hall, a residence hall on campus.

O

OIP
Office of International Programs, managing study abroad and international student services.

R

Ring by Spring
The cultural phenomenon or pressure to be engaged by the spring semester of senior year.

S

Serve Day
The annual university-wide day of community service where classes are canceled.

T

The Bon
The main dining hall in the Canyon Commons, managed by Bon Appétit.
The Bridge
The Bridge Café, a coffee shop and eatery located on campus.
The Bruin
The Bruin Den, a casual on-campus eatery and snack bar.
The Fox
Common shorthand for George Fox University.
The Quads
A cluster of four traditional residence halls: Edwards, Gulley, Macy, and Sutters.

W

Wolcott
Wolcott Hall, a residence hall on campus.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

11 details
Bauman
Bauman Auditorium, the main venue for chapel and performing arts events.
bridge_cafe
Bridge Cafe
Bruin Card
The official student ID card used for meal plans, building access, and library checkouts.
canyon_commons
Canyon Commons
EHS
Edwards Holman Science Center, the primary building for science labs and classrooms.
FoxTALE
The university's learning management system (Moodle) used for course materials and assignments.
maker_s_market
Maker's Market
MLRC
Murdock Learning Resource Center, the university's main library.
MyGeorgeFox
The online student portal used for registration, checking grades, and financial accounts.
The Box
Refers to a student's individual campus mailbox located in the Mail Services area.
The Stevens
The Stevens Center, the administrative hub housing admissions and student services.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall Semester 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
15 approved campus terms and 11 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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    Welcome Weekend (Orientation) Starts

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    New Student Move-in Day

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    Health Insurance Waiver Deadline

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    Tuition and Fee Payment Deadline

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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
  • Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

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'80s Dance

The first dance of the school year, where students dress up in 80s attire like leg warmers, scrunchies, and denim jackets.

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Business Club

Brings together students passionate about entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, and management. Provides a platform to develop leadership skills and network with industry professionals.

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Psychology Club

Unites psychology majors and minors, facilitating closer relationships with peers and faculty, and connecting with the broader George Fox community through events like parties, game nights, and lectures.

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Campus rituals

Fox Jamboree

An annual event on the quad with a live band, line dancing, games like gunny sack races, a pie-eating contest, and a mechanical bull.

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Source: georgefox.edu · Verified 18 days ago

Resources & spaces

Academic Resource Center (ARC)

Housed in the Murdock Library, the ARC assists undergraduate students through writing services, academic coaching, and tutoring services.

Open to all

Career & Academic Planning Center

Equips students for success academically and in the job market by offering opportunities for experiential learning, internships, field experiences, and career guidance.

Open to all

Source: georgefox.edu · Verified 18 days ago

Disability & Accessibility Services

Provides information, forms and resources for students with disabilities or who need special accommodations for academics, housing, or other aspects of campus life.

Open to all

Source: georgefox.edu · Verified 18 days ago

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Life in Newberg for George Fox University Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Newberg.

Timezone

Pacific Time (PT)

Median Rent

$1,700

Cost of Living Index

113

Student Population

4,000

City Transportation

Walkability

34

Bikeability

42

Public Transit

Yamhill County Transit

Nearest Airports

Portland International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Mediterranean (Csb)

Avg Annual Temp

53.5°F

Avg Snowfall

2.5 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Stevens Center Lot

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Recently expanded to add over 100 spaces.

Morse Parking Lot

surface_lot • Available

Located next to the baseball fields; expanded in 2026.

Roberts Lot

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Designated for events outside of school hours.

Campus News

Latest updates from George Fox University

George Fox University Names Shannon Johnson Vice President of Advancement

Shannon Johnson, an experienced leader in Christian higher education, returns to George Fox to lead advancement efforts.

Aug 28, 2026

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George Fox Launches Free AI Certificate Courses

The university has introduced a series of free online certificate courses focused on Artificial Intelligence.

Aug 17, 2026

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George Fox University Announces Fastest Pathway to a Bachelor's Degree in the State

The university introduced a new three-year bachelor's degree program to increase affordability and accessibility.

Apr 30, 2026

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Fox Alert system is active for emergency broadcast communications via SMS and email.

Fox Alert system is active for emergency broadcast communications via SMS and email.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at George Fox University

Serve Day

September 16, 2026

Various Locations

An annual day of service where the university closes for the day to allow students and employees to volunteer in the community.

Homecoming and Family Weekend

October 9, 2026

Newberg Campus

The biggest family event of the year featuring activities for alumni, students, and their families through October 11.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at George Fox University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

11 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Beebe Suites

Room types: not specified

Brandt Hall

Room types: not specified

Carey Suites

Room types: not specified

Edwards Hall

Capacity: 110

Room types: not specified

Gulley Hall

Room types: not specified

Hobson Hall

Room types: not specified

Macy Hall

Room types: not specified

Newlin Hall

Room types: not specified

Pennington Hall

Room types: not specified

Sutton Hall

Room types: not specified

Willcuts Suites

Room types: not specified

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@georgefox.edu

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