Bruin Preview
The Ultimate George Fox Visit Experience
Of all our visit options, Bruin Preview offers the most in terms of showing you what makes Fox such a special place:
Meet professors, coaches and current students, attend classes that look interesting to you, and learn about our majors.
To get an insider's glimpse of campus life, you can eat meals with current students in our dining hall and attend exclusive sessions only hosted during Bruin Preview! We also host department showcases, where you can meet professors in the major you're interested in, see how our professors care for their students, and tour department facilities.
Bruin Preview is a free event for incoming students. This event includes:
- Free lunch in our dining hall for students and their guests
- Free dinner and breakfast for overnight visitors
- Free George Fox T-shirt
- Free transportation for students
- When you attend Bruin Preview, you'll qualify for the $1,000 annual Visit Experience Scholarship, pending admission, in one great visit!
Who's Invited?
- High school students
- College transfers
- Admitted students
Date:
Friday, October 25, 2024
Friday, April 4, 2025
Transfer Students
We know: You've been through this before, so you have a different set of questions and concerns. We'll get you the info you need, in addition to showing you what campus life is like at George Fox University.
Stay Overnight in a Dorm
High school seniors and college transfers (ages 16-23 only) are invited to stay overnight* in one of our dorms with a current student.
Your host will meet you at check-in when you arrive on Thursday, October 24. You'll need to bring a sleeping bag, pillow, towel and toiletries. Try to get a little sleep, OK?
*Overnight stays have limited availability. Sign up by October 17 to reserve your spot.
Schedule subject to change
| Thursday (registered overnight guests only) | |
| 4:30 p.m. | Overnight Check-in (Parent/Guest attendance optional) |
| 5 p.m. | Overnight Student Welcome |
| 6 p.m. | Dinner with Current Student Host |
| 7-10 p.m. | Optional Evening Activities (Hadlock Student Center, residence hall events, "The Hiding Place" Theatre Performance, etc.) |
| Friday | |
| 7:45 a.m. | Check-in |
| 8:15-8:50 a.m. | Bruin Preview Welcome (Spanish interpretation available) |
| 9-10 a.m. |
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| 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Open Gym and Rock Climbing at the Hadlock Student Center |
| 10-11 a.m. |
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| 11 a.m. – Noon |
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| 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Lunch Open |
| Noon – 1 p.m. |
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| 1-2 p.m. |
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| 2-2:40 p.m. | Chapel, Prizes and Closing Session (Spanish interpretation available) |
| Optional Afternoon Acivities | |
| 2:45-4 p.m. |
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| 5 p.m. | Eclectic Text Conference: Taylor Swift: The Voice of an Age |
| 7 p.m. | George Fox Men's Basketball vs. Bushnell, Wheeler Sports Center |
| 7:30 p.m. | George Fox Theatre Production: The Hiding Place (purchase tickets at door or online) |
Transportation
Transportation is available from the Portland airport, train station or bus depot for students traveling from outside the local area without a parent or guardian. For local students (30-mile radius) who do not have any way to get to campus, transportation is available.
If you need transportation, please submit the Transportation Information Form with your travel itinerary by October 17. We will then follow up with you regarding shuttle details.
If you'll be driving yourself to/from the airport, keep in mind that it's about an hour away from campus.
Parents, Families and Guests
We encourage parents, families and guests to attend Bruin Preview too!
Join us for sessions that address your questions specifically and meet with and hear from George Fox faculty, admissions counselors, financial aid counselors, coaches and current students.
If you are traveling from out of town, here are some suggestions for nearby lodging.
Department Tour Offerings
Take a tour of one of the following academic departments during Bruin Preview
Academic Department Tours
- Art & Design
- Biology & Biochemistry
- Cinematic Arts
- College of Business
- College of Nursing
- Communication Studies
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- English Major & Spanish Minor
- History and Politics
- Kinesiology
- Mathematics and Data Analytics
- Music & Theatre
- Psychology
- School of Theology
- Social Work
- Undergraduate Teacher Education
Other Open House and Information Session Options
- Honors
- Learning Support Services/ Disability & Accessibility Services
- Spiritual Life