Application for Undergraduate Admission
George Fox University Office of Undergraduate Admissions
414 N. Meridian St. #6089 Newberg, OR 97132-2697 503-554-2240 • 800-765-4369 Fax 503-554-3110
yourlife.georgefox.edu
George Fox University Application for Undergraduate Admission
You can also apply online at apply.georgefox.edu.
Application deadlines Jan. 15: Priority decision deadline for freshmen (Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a rolling admissions basis.)
FOR FALL Nov.1: Early action deadline for freshmen and transfers George Fox University hosts a scholarship event each year for prospective students to compete for additional scholarship awards. Participation in Scholarship Competition is by invitation only. To qualify for consideration, you must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA and submit the following items by Nov. 1:
March 1: Regular decision deadline for transfer admission and international student admission FOR SPRING Nov. 1: All students
• A completed application for admission • A complete Scholarship Competition Application Form (found at georgefox.edu/scholarshipcompetition)
I plan to enter George Fox
Spring 20____
Applications will be accepted after the above dates as space is available. For more information go to georgefox.edu/importantdates.
Fall 20____
Name & Contacts _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
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Former Name
Email
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Cell
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Twitter Handle
Home Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address Unit Number
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Same as Home Address
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Details & Demographics Sex:
Female
Male
What is your current education level?
Birthday__________________________________________________ Marital Status_______________________________ In High School
High School Graduate
Religious Denomination____________________________________________________________________________ Do you attend church regularly?
Yes
No
Are you a veteran? Yes
No
Some College
Mark one or more options to indicate your race:______
American Indian
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Do you consider yourself Hispanic or Latino?
Yes
White
No
Social Security Number_____________________________________________________________________________ Please note that your Social Security number is required if you are planning to apply for financial aid or file your FAFSA. If you provide your Social Security number, George Fox University uses it for keeping records, doing research, and reporting. The university does not use your number to make any decision directly affecting you or any other person. Your Social Security number is not given to the general public. If you choose not to provide your Social Security number, you are not denied any rights as a student. Providing your Social Security number means that you consent to the use of the number in the manner described.
Criminal History Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
Yes
No
If yes, please attach an explanation.
Citizenship Country of Citizenship______________________________________________________________________________
Family Please provide information about your parents and/or guardians. Guardian 1 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Relationship
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First Name
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Guardian 2 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Relationship
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Did either of your parents attend George Fox?
Yes
No
Employer
Do you have siblings who are attending George Fox or are alumni? Yes
No
Education & Interests Educational History Please list all high schools and colleges attended up to this point. School 1 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ City___________________ _____________________________________________ State Ending month and year _________________________________ Type:
High School
College
If College: Degree Type _________________________________ Major or Subject _______________________________________________________________________ School 2 ___________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ City___________________ _____________________________________________ State Ending month and year _________________________________ Type:
High School
College
If College: Degree Type _________________________________ Major or Subject _______________________________________________________________________ School 3 ___________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ City___________________ _____________________________________________ State Ending month and year _________________________________ Type:
High School
College
If College: Degree Type _________________________________ Major or Subject _______________________________________________________________________ School 4___________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ City___________________ _____________________________________________ State Ending month and year _________________________________ Type:
High School
College
If College: Degree Type _________________________________ Major or Subject _______________________________________________________________________ Academic Standing If you have previously been enrolled in college, are you in good standing at, and eligible to return to, the last institution of higher education you attended?
Yes
No____
If no, please explain _______________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Co-Curricular Activities (Check the first box if you participated in the activity in high school. Check the second box if you would like to participate at George Fox.)
HS GFU
Art Athletics Cheerleading/Dance Team Community Service Concert Band Ecology/Environment Activities Forensics/Debate Gymnastics Intramural Sports Leadership Men’s Basketball Men’s Baseball Men’s Cross Country Men’s Football Men’s Golf Men’s Lacrosse
HS GFU Men’s Outdoor Track Men’s Soccer Men’s Tennis Music Choir Music Jazz Band Music Orchestra Music Participant General Music Piano Outdoor Activities Outreach Activities Performing Arts Photography Radio Skiing/Snowboarding Small Groups Student Government Student Newspaper
HS GFU Student Yearbook Swimming Theatre Drama Performance Travel Study Women’s Basketball Women’s Cross Country Women’s Field Hockey Women’s Golf Women’s Lacrosse Women’s Outdoor Track Women’s Soccer Women’s Softball Women’s Tennis Women’s Volleyball Worship Ministries Wrestling Young Life
Majors I’m interested in: Please number only the majors you’re interested in, in order of priority. Items with an asterisk (*) are concentrations in a major. Applied Science Art Graphic Design* Interior Design* Studio Arts* Athletic Training Biblical Studies Biochemistry Biology Business Majors Accounting Business Administration Economics Entrepreneurship Finance Global Business Management Marketing Chemistry Christian Ministries
Cinema & Media Communication Audio Production* Film and Video Production* Film Studies* Multimedia/Animation* Cognitive Science Communication Arts Computer Science Elementary Education Engineering Civil Engineering* Computer Engineering* Electrical Engineering* Mechanical Engineering* English Exercise Science Health and Human Performance History Information Systems Interdisciplinary Studies
International Studies Journalism Mathematics Music Music Education Nursing Organizational Communication Philosophy Politics Pre-dental Pre-law Pre-medicine Pre-pharmacy Pre-physical therapy Pre-veterinary Psychology Social Work Sociology Spanish Theatre
Housing Preferences On-Campus Housing
Off-Campus Housing
(All students 19 years of age or younger, with limited exceptions, must live in university housing)
Colleges you are considering: ________________________________________________________________________
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Other Do you intend to file for financial aid?
Yes
No
Have you visited campus before?
Yes
No
What prompted your interest in George Fox? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What was the most important factor in choosing to apply to George Fox?____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Honor Statement The university seeks to admit students who will best succeed and benefit from a distinctly Christ-centered education and environment. Members of the George Fox community demonstrate Christ-centered values and are committed to the integration of faith and learning. Chapel attendance and Bible/religion courses are required of all students. Affirming the following honor statement is a condition of admission. Since signing it is a promise made to the university to maintain this standard for as long as a student is enrolled, it should be agreed to only by applicants who wholeheartedly support the lifestyle described therein. In accordance with Christ-centered convictions honoring the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit, the George Fox University community expects its students to follow a lifestyle that excludes gambling, the use or possession of non-medicinal drugs, alcohol, tobacco, obscene or pornographic articles or literature, and forbids immoral sexual behavior. I authorize investigation of all information provided during the application process and the references provided to give the university any and all information requested as well as pertinent information they may have, personal or otherwise, and release from all liability or responsibility this university, its agents and all persons, companies, or corporations providing information to the university about me. The full lifestyle statement can be viewed on our website at http://www.georgefox.edu/offices/hr/lifestyle-statement.html. By signing below, you agree to follow the Lifestyle Agreement as stated above. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Signature Date
Personal Statement A personal statement is required of all applicants. George Fox University is committed to being a Christ-centered community where education leads to personal growth. Taking this into consideration, please describe a time when your mind was changed and why you feel this experience was significant (500-word minimum). Please attach to the back of this application.
NEXT STEPS PLEASE ENCLOSE YOUR $40 APPLICATION FEE WITH THIS APPLICATION AND MAIL TO: Office of Undergraduate Admissions George Fox University 414 N. Meridian St. #6089 Newberg, OR 97132-2697
Checklist for freshmen
Checklist for transfers
Application form
Application form
$40 application fee (waived if applying by Nov. 1st)
$40 application fee (waived if applying by Nov. 1st)
Application form
Personal statement
Personal statement
Personal statement
Official high school transcript SAT or ACT scores One recommendation form
Checklist for international applicants $40 application fee
Official college transcript(s) One recommendation form Official high school transcript* SAT or ACT scores* * Please send if out of high school one year or less
Official high school transcript / Official college transcript(s)
SAT or ACT scores (if graduating from a U.S. high school)
One recommendation form TOEFL or IELTS Declaration of Finance
George Fox University reserves the right to select students on the basis of academic performance and personal qualifications. George Fox University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities on the basis of race, color, sex, handicap/disability, national or ethnic origin, age, or other statuses protected by applicable nondiscrimination laws. A student must be free from academic or behavioral probation or suspension at all colleges previously attended to be eligible for admission to George Fox University. In compliance with the Clery Act, George Fox University now offers the crime statistics and security policies on our Web site. Look for Security Services at georgefox. edu/offices/security/index.html. If you do not have Internet access, please contact Security Services at 503-554-2090 for a copy.
George Fox University Reference Form
This form is intended to provide insight into an applicant’s character from someone who knows the applicant well. It should not be filled out by someone who is a family member. Applicant name _ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Applicant address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Buckley Amendment), which gives students the right to inspect and review their educational records, students may waive their right to see specific confidential letters or recommendations. In the belief that applicants and the people from whom they request evaluations may wish to preserve the confidentiality of those evaluations, we are giving you an opportunity to sign the following statement: I waive my right to examine this form. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Applicant Signature Date The above-named student is applying for admission to George Fox University. In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Buckley Amendment), if the student has not signed above, he/she will have access to this form upon enrollment in the university. Please keep in mind that the applicant’s file will not be reviewed until this form is returned. Thank you for your valued assistance. How long have you known the applicant? __________________________________ In what capacity have you known the applicant? (Check all that apply)
Academic
Personal
Professional
Section 1: 1. What three words best describe the applicant? _____________________________,_______________________________,________________________________ 2. Briefly, what is your favorite thing about this applicant? ____________________________________________________________________________________ 3. What one word best describes the applicant’s work ethic?___________________________________________________________________________________ 4. What unique quality or ability will this applicant add to the George Fox community? ____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Name one attribute which will help the applicant be a successful college student. _______________________________________________________
Section 2: 1. What opportunities for growth do you see in this student? __________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Describe a specific time when this student has impressed you. _____________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. I recommend this applicant for admission at George Fox University.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Section 3: Name __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Position________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Organization__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address_ City __________________________________________________________________________________________________ State _____________ Zip ________________________ Telephone Number _________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Signature Date
After completion, please return this form to the address below. If you wish to make additional comments about the applicant, please use a separate sheet of paper or call: Office of Undergraduate Admissions George Fox University 414 N. Meridian St. #6089 Newberg, OR 97132-2697 503-554-2240 George Fox University reserves the right to select students on the basis of academic performance and personal qualifications. George Fox University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities on the basis of race, color, sex, handicap/disability, national or ethnic origin, age, or other statuses protected by applicable nondiscrimination laws.
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