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Genesis 2008

Admitted Student Summer Orientation and Registration

Why Come?

You are opening a new chapter of your life. To help you prepare, we are presenting Genesis as your introduction to George Fox University.

Pick up your student ID card and computer
Register for classes with the help of an advisor
Meet some of your future classmates - you will see familiar faces when you move into the residence halls and/or begin classes
Win prizes, talk with current students, get lots of information - the list goes on and on!

In preparation for Genesis, you are encouraged to visit the Resources for Current Undergraduates page.

Remember...Genesis is an important first step on the journey of your college career. If you are not able to attend, talk to your admissions counselor.

Key Genesis messages and follow-up information

If you have questions, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 800-765-4369 or 503-554-2240

Genesis Dates

First-Year Students	Transfers
Thursday, May 15 (Full) Friday, May 16 (Full) Saturday, June 21 Thursday, July 10 Friday, July 11	Friday, June 20

"In the Beginning..." Every great story begins with a genesis. To help equip you for your exciting days ahead at George Fox, we invite you to join us for Genesis, a day of introductions, information, and preparations - A DAY OF BEGINNINGS.

If you have questions, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 800-765-4369 or 503-554-2240

Registration

You will need to have paid your $300 Tuition Deposit in order to register for Genesis.

To register for Genesis:

Log onto Bruindata
Click on the "My Data" tab. A link to "Genesis Registration" will appear. Click on that link and fill out and submit the form.

If you have questions, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 800-765-4369 or 503-554-2240

Costs

Students are free. The cost is $10 per parent/spouse/sibling. A light continental breakfast and lunch will be provided for everyone who has registered. Siblings are welcome to attend, although day care will not be provided and there will not be a program designed for siblings.

You will need to pay your $300 tuition deposit in order to attend Genesis.

If you have questions, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 800-765-4369 or 503-554-2240

General First-Year Student Schedule

You will receive a detailed schedule when you arrive

(8:00 a.m.)	Early check-in for students taking a French or Spanish placement exam
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.	Check-in and light continental breakfast
9:00 - 9:30 a.m.	Official Welcome and students meet their student host
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Students will receive a detailed schedule and guests will receive a detailed schedule at check-in. Events for students and guests include: register for classes hear from student financial services hear from residence life hear about and experience academic life Lunch for students and guests hear from health and counseling hear from current students and parents get your student ID card learn about book buying
3:00 - 3:30 p.m.	Reconnect and Closing
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.	Final Events (optional time). Campus and residence hall tours, shop at the university store, individual appointments with student financial services, pick up your computer, etc.

General Transfer Student Schedule

You will receive a detailed schedule when you arrive

(8:00 a.m.)	Early check-in for students taking a French or Spanish placement exam
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.	Check-in and light continental breakfast
9:00 - 9:30 a.m.	Official Welcome and students meet their student host
9:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.	Students will receive a detailed schedule and guests will receive a detailed schedule at check-in. Events for students and guests include: register for classes hear from student financial services hear from student life hear about academic life get your student ID card
12:15 p.m.	Closing session and lunch
12:15 - 5:00 p.m.	Final Events (optional time). Campus and residence hall tours, shop at the university store, individual appointments with student financial services, pick up your computer, etc.

If you have questions, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 800-765-4369 or 503-554-2240

Transportation

Need a ride? We can pick you up at the Portland airport, train station, or bus depot. Call 800-765-4369 ext. 2240 with your itinerary at least a week before Genesis. The event ends at 5:00 p.m., and the airport is about an hour away, so plan accordingly.

Here are directions to our campus if you will be arriving on your own.