Special Students - Adults 62 and Older

Purpose

Any person 62 years of age or older may be eligible to enroll in undergraduate courses for personal enrichment and lifelong learning.  Enrollment is at the discretion of George Fox University.

Eligibility Requirements

• Students must be age 62 or older on the date the requested course begins.
• Students must meet the undergraduate academic standing requirements.

Fees

• Special Students are not eligible to participate in institutional financial aid programs.
• Traditional Undergraduate Courses:
  • Fall and Spring semester courses: $75/credit.
  • Summer Online Session courses: $499/credit.
• Accelerated Online Degree Courses: $75/credit.
• Students must pay all applicable special course and lab fees.
• Additional fees may apply for students registered for 5 or more credits. See the Student Accounts page for more information.
• All registered students must complete Vehicle Registration through MyGeorgeFox, even if a vehicle will not be used on campus. Parking permit fees may apply. Please contact Campus Public Safety for more information.
• Employees of the university should refer to the Office of People and Culture for information on tuition remission requirements, deadlines and applications.

What do I need to know?

1. Special Students are limited to one class each fall and spring semester.
2. Special Students are limited to three classes in the Summer Online session during summer semesters.
3. A maximum of 24 credits can be accrued as a Special Student.
4. Any course prerequisites must be met in order to be registered for the requested class. 
5. Courses in the following programs do not allow special student registration:
   • Art and Design (ARTS, ARTD, INTD).
   • Programs requiring admission to the major.
6. Regular admission is required to enter a degree/certificate program. Please contact the Office of Admissions for more information. Special student enrollment does not guarantee subsequent admission to any degree/certificate program. At the point of admission to a degree program, students will be required to pay the regular tuition rate.
7. A maximum of 24 credits taken as a Special Student may transfer to a degree program.

Application Procedure

1. Search the Class Schedule to find a listing of available courses.
2. Browse the Catalog for course descriptions.
3. Complete the online application, which is due in the registrar's office before 5pm on Friday of the first week of the semester. See specific semester dates on the academic calendar.  A special student registration application must be completed each semester you intend to enroll. List the class you would like to take, including the course section (example: ECON 201 C Principles of Microeconomics).
4. All courses require professor and department permission to be registered. The registrar's office will contact the department for you once your application has been received.
5. Enrollment is allowed on a space-available basis only. Your registration will be processed on the first day of the semester.  On the first day of class, the student should contact the registrar's office to determine if space is available for the course. If the space is available, the student will be admitted to the class and charged course and lab fees as applicable.

Questions?

If you have questions, please contact the registrar's office at 503-554-2218 or by email at registrar@georgefox.edu.