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2011-2012 Academic Catalog and Handbook

Residence Life

Residence Life

On the Newberg campus, approximately 70 percent of the student body live in campus housing. Interpersonal relationships experienced in campus residence halls, suites, apartments, and houses are strong factors in producing positive personal development. The policies and procedures governing residential living are consistent with the core values of George Fox University.

Full-time students must occupy university-owned housing for three years unless they are approved to live off campus according to established guidelines. For a full description of the off-campus housing request process, see the Undergraduate Student Handbook or the housing homepage on the George Fox website.

New students will be mailed a Confirmation of Enrollment form with their admissions packet. The admissions packet also will include information about the housing assignment process. Housing assignments will not be made until the enrollment deposit has been paid. Housing assignments begin late in June and continue through the summer. Housing assignments generally will not be made until a housing selection form is received.

Nine residence halls house approximately 650 students, with approximately 1,200 students living in campus housing. Housing administration is handled by the director of housing in the Office of Student Life. Campus housing is furnished with beds, mattresses, and other essential furnishings. Students are expected to provide their own bedding, towels, etc. Card-operated laundry facilities are provided for each residence.

Specified hours have been established for coed visitation. Additional residential housing and lifestyle expectations are included in the Undergraduate Student Handbook provided for each entering student.

Occupants of campus housing are held responsible for damage to their unit and furnishings. Cost of damage or cleaning beyond normal wear, unless such damage has been identified with a particular individual, will be charged on a prorated basis among the occupants of the unit. A final inspection by the resident assistant of each campus-housing unit must be made before a student may leave at the end of the academic year or withdraw from the university. Final check-out from a campus housing unit is complete only with this inspection, after the key is turned in, and after the residence life staff has signed off on all paperwork.

A number of residence hall rooms on campus have been designated and equipped for physically handicapped/disabled student housing as needed. There is access for wheelchairs and accommodation for a guide dog.

Students needing accommodations should contact the Office of Residence Life and Housing well in advance of attendance so that specific attention can be made to assist in providing living arrangements and learning accommodations.

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