Dates & Events

George Fox University parents are invited to take part in many events and activities throughout the year. The biggest family event of the year is Family Weekend. For fine arts, athletic, and holiday events, consult the University Calendar. We encourage you to be involved with your student's college life by participating in these great events.

Place these dates on your calendar!

2024-2025

August 13, 15, 21 Early Arrivals for Fall Athletes and Honors Program. For details contact your coach or department
August 23 at preassigned move-in time Check-in New Students
August 23-25 Welcome Weekend (Families will participate in August 23 only)
August 24 Check-In for Returning Students
August 26 Fall Semester Classes Begin
October 4 Mid-Semester Break (No Classes)
Oct. 18-20 Family Weekend
November 1 Donor Funded/OSAC (Oregon Student Aid) State Scholarships Open
November 28-29 Thanksgiving Holiday
December 9 Study Day (No Classes)
December 9-13 Finals Week
December 14 University Housing Closed for Winter Break (Noon)
December 14 Midyear Commencement 
December 14, 2024- January 12, 2025 Winter Break
January 10 University Housing Re-opens (Noon)
January 10-12 Winter Welcome
January 13 Spring Semester Begins
January 20 MLK Holiday(No Classes)
February 13-14 Mid-Semester Break (No Classes)
February 27 Collegiate Day of Prayer
March 22 University Housing Closed for Spring Break (Noon)
March 24-29 Spring Break (No Classes)
March 30 University Housing Re-opens (Noon)
April 28 Study Day (No Classes)
April 28-May 2 Finals Week
May 2 Baccalaureate (6:00 pm)
May 3 Spring Commencement (11:00 am and 3:00 pm)
May 3 University Housing Check-out (Final Day check-out by 8:00 pm)
May 4 Graduating Seniors University Housing Check-Out (5:00 pm)

Questions?

Megan Fisher

Megan Fisher

Director of Parent and Family Programs