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On this page Student guide City life Housing Campus details 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.
7 entries Aug 31 → Dec 18, 2026
Fall Semester 2026 Relevant now
Jan 11 → Apr 30, 2027
Spring Semester 2027
May 3 → Aug 20, 2027
Summer Semester 2027
Jun 7 → Aug 1, 2027
Summer Online Session 2027
Aug 30 → Dec 17, 2027
Fall Semester 2027
Jan 10 → Apr 28, 2028
Spring Semester 2028
May 1 → Aug 18, 2028
Summer Semester 2028
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A B C L N O R S T W 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.
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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. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
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.
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Campus News Latest updates from George Fox University
George Fox University Names Rev. Daniel Parham as Next Dean of Spiritual Life Rev. Daniel Parham has been appointed as the next dean of spiritual life and university pastor, starting Dec. 14.
Oct 28, 2026
Read More Homecoming and Family Weekend Combined into Single Fall Celebration For the first time, George Fox combined its two largest annual gatherings into a single cross-generational celebration in October 2026.
Sep 30, 2026
Read More George Fox University Achieves Record Enrollment for Third Consecutive Year The university reached record enrollment levels again for the 2026-27 academic year, reflecting growth across undergraduate and graduate programs.
Sep 18, 2026
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at George Fox University
Health and Wellness Fair November 4, 2026
An annual event featuring health and benefits vendors, community resources, and on-site vaccinations.
4D Dinner: Ratatouille November 6, 2026
An immersive 4D dinner experience where students eat food inspired by the movie Ratatouille while watching it.
Multiplication Conference November 11, 2026
International conference hosted by George Fox and Portland Seminary focused on multiplying leaders to multiply disciples.
Fox Got Talent November 12, 2026
Annual talent competition for students to win prizes and showcase their skills.
Shalom Summit November 13, 2026
A two-day summit focusing on finding peace and shalom in a heavy world.
Eclectic Texts Conference (ETC): Unmasked November 20, 2026
A two-day conference exploring superheroes, supervillains, and the fight for hope through literary and religious lenses.
Winter Formal November 21, 2026
An off-campus formal dance for students.
Thanksgiving Holiday November 26, 2026
University holiday; housing remains open but many services are limited.
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