Admissions
What We Look for in Future Teachers
We are seeking teacher candidates who are dedicated and focused, open to multiple viewpoints, enthusiastic about learning, able to negotiate systems, and excellent at communicating.
Admission Requirements
Direct Admission
Degree-Completion Program
For direct admission to the program, applicants must show evidence of:- A minimum of 66 semester credits (99 quarter credits) toward the completion of a degree from a regionally accredited college or university. An Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT) degree is recommended for direct admission to a cohort.
- Minimum 2.75 transferable GPA
- General education and elective courses complete
Need More Credits?
Online General Education Classes
- High school diploma or GED
- Two years of post-high school experience
- Cumulative 2.0 transferable GPA
No standardized tests (SAT, ACT, etc.) are required to be admitted.
Transferring from a community college? Visit our Transfer Guide page to see up-to-date info on transferring credits from regional schools.
Application Deadlines
Priority application deadline | Program starts in May each year
Priority application deadline | Program starts in August each year
Priority application deadline | Program starts in January each year
How to Apply
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Submit Unofficial Transcripts for Preliminary Transfer Credit Evaluation
Email your unofficial transcripts electronically to Leah Gomes at lgomes@georgefox.edu. Once we have these, we can help you create a plan to finish any needed prerequisites.
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Submit George Fox University Application
You will be required to provide two professional references as part of your application. Ideally, your recommendations will come from individuals who have seen you in the classroom interacting with children or working in settings such as Sunday School, camps or sports. Feel free to contact your admissions counselor to review your options.
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Complete FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a critical step in determining what financial aid you will qualify for when you transfer. Learn more about submitting your FAFSA.
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Request Official Electronic Transcripts
Request an official transcript from every regionally accredited college or university where you completed even a single course. Electronic transcripts are preferred for speed and accuracy. They must be sent directly from the institution to admissions@georgefox.edu. If an electronic option is not available, unopened official transcripts can be sent via mail to:
Office of Admissions
George Fox University
414 N. Meridian St. #6089
Newberg, OR 97132 -
Admissions Decision and Enrollment Deposit
You can expect to hear back from us regarding admission to the program within two weeks of the group interview. In order to secure a spot in a cohort, you must submit an enrollment deposit of $200 as early as possible. Candidates who do not submit this in a timely manner may be put on a waitlist for a future cohort.
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Connect with Financial Aid
Once you have paid your deposit, you will have access to your financial aid counselor, as well as our financial aid specialist who can meet with you to help you find scholarships and grants.
Questions?
Katie Baranowski
Admissions and Enrollment Counselor