George Fox University | Admissions | International Admissions | Graduate and Seminary

George Fox University welcomes graduate applications from all over the world, for we believe international students are an important part of the George Fox community and they make a vital contribution to the learning process and the life on campus.

George Fox University provides master's and doctoral programs in psychology, counseling, education, management, leadership, Christian and biblical studies. For details, please see Graduate and Seminary Admissions.

As application requirements may vary from each graduate program, we highly encourage graduate applicants to contact their academic program(s) of interest to determine what application data is needed and what admission terms are to be met.

Generally, an international graduate applicant must provide the following data before admission is granted:

1. A completed graduate application form
2. Application fee $40
3. A resume plus an 800 word essay stating purpose of study
4. Three letters of recommendation
5. Official TOEFL score and GRE score
6. College transcripts (both in English and applicant's native language)
7. Affidavit of support plus supportive documentation of family income and banking statements

To facilitate the admission process for international applicants, we have established the following requirements:

1. Qualifications for Admission
   To be admitted to any of the graduate programs, an applicant must have a bachelor's degree from a college or university with four-year programs that are fully acknowledged by the ministry of education of the home country of the applicant, with an average score, when converted to the American pattern, equal to 3.0 GPA over the last two years of course work.
2. Evidence of Language Proficiency
   A TOEFL score of 80 (internet based), or 213 (computer based), or 550 (paper based) is required of all international graduate students. The score should be sent from ETS, and no photocopy is acceptable for admission purpose.
   
3. Evidence of Academic Competence
   A GRE score of 900 or above is required of all international applicants. Some departments may demand even higher scores. So, please review your proposed department's test score requirements by visiting Graduate Programs. A GMAT score of 500 or above is preferred for all the graduate applicants of management.
   
4. Academic Transcripts
   Official transcripts of all previous academic work, undergraduate and graduate, are required. For documents in languages other than English, please provide a certified translation. Note: grade slips/reports, computer printouts, internal transcripts are not acceptable. Any credits earned at a university outside the US must be evaluated by one of our approved transcript evaluation partners.
   
5. Letters of Recommendation
   Three letters of professional reference, on official letterhead, in sealed envelopes and addressed to the proposed major department are required of all applicants applying for admission to a graduate degree program. If you have a master's degree, you should include a letter from your major professor. Letters of recommendation should address, in a clear and direct manner, issues about an applicant's academics, behavior and morality.
   
6. Financial Documentation
   Please document your financial ability to pay for your entire degree program and living expenses. Examples of documented evidence would be account statements on bank letterhead in your name and bank statements of any family or friends who may be contributing to your education expenses, along with a letter from these individuals or organizations indicating the amount of funds which will be given to you for your education. Please make sure statements and letters bear a recent date. Statements more than two months old will be unacceptable. Upon receipt of your application, the Office of Admissions will forward to you a Declaration of Finances form that will indicate the net amount that needs to be documented.
   
   Immigration regulations prohibit most international students and families from working in the USA except as part of a program-related internship. These usually do not provide financial remuneration. While some limited work opportunities are available on campus from time to time, they cannot be counted on as part of your resources at this point in time. Under no circumstances are family members allowed to work while in the USA.

It may be helpful for you to know that George Fox University graduate classes are conducted in its Portland Campus, 17 miles from the George Fox main campus at Newberg. There is no housing within walking distance of the GFU Portland Campus, so most international students need to arrange for transportation while attending graduate studies at the university.

When all your application data is prepared, be sure all your documents are mailed in one package to the following address:

Office of International Admissions
George Fox University
414 N. Meridian Street
Newberg, OR 97132, USA

Contact Information

If you have additional questions that are not answered in the website, please feel free to contact us.

Dale Seipp Vice President of Enrollment Services Tel: 001-503-554-2252 Fax: 001-503-554-3110 E-mail: dseipp@georgefox.edu

Thomas C. Peng Director of China and East Asia Programs Tel: 001-503-554-2614 Fax: 001-503-554-3110 E-mail: tpeng@georgefox.edu