Bruin Preview
The Ultimate George Fox Visit Experience!
Of all our visit options, Bruin Preview offers the most in terms of showing you what makes Fox such a special place. Mingle with faculty, coaches and current students, attend a class of your choice, and learn about our majors. You'll hear about our financial aid and admissions processes, meet with your admissions counselor, and hear about opportunities outside the classroom. To get an insider's glimpse of campus life, you can also eat Bon Appétit meals with new friends, spend the night in a residence hall, and attend a student government-planned event.
Come with plenty of questions, an appetite for great food and music, and most importantly, a desire to kick back and have fun.
Tentative Schedule
Schedule subject to change
| Thursday | |
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3 - 4:30 p.m. |
Check-in |
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3:15 - 4:30 p.m. Optional Activities |
Welcome Reception Campus Tour Art Galleries Tour |
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4:45 - 5:15 p.m. |
Opening Session |
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5:30 - 7 p.m. |
Dinner for Students |
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7 - 10 p.m. Optional Activities with Current Students |
Theatre Production - Alpha Psi Omega's Student One-Act Festival Fall Chamber Concert ASC (Associated Student Community) Concert in the Foxhole Intramural Dodgeball & Basketball games |
| Friday | |
| 8 - 9:00 a.m. | Friday Arrival Check-in |
| 8 - 9:30 a.m. | Breakfast for Students in Dining Hall |
| 8:15 - 9:30 a.m. | Campus Tour |
| 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. | President's Continental Breakfast for Parents and Guests |
| 8:40 - 9:30 a.m. | Attend a Class |
| 9:40 - 10:30 a.m. |
"Be Known" Admissions Session Attend a Class |
| 10:40 - 11:30 a.m. |
Student-led Worship Campus Tour Residence Hall Tour |
| 11:30 - 11:50 a.m. |
Spiritual Life at GFU |
| 11:50 - 12:30 p.m. |
Lunch Lunch & Financial Aid Seminar for Parents of high school seniors |
| 12:40 - 1:30 p.m. | Department Presentations & Open House |
| 1:40 - 2:30 p.m. |
Global Opportunities Session Athletics Overview & Student Panel Attend a Class Campus Tour Residence Hall Tour |
| 2:40 p.m. | Prizes and Closing Session |
| 3:15 p.m. | Departure |
When is it?
- April 12-13, 2012 - Registration will open in early March
Who is Invited?
- High school juniors & seniors
- College transfers
Cost
The cost for Bruin Preview is $30 per student and $10 per parent/guest. The cost includes admission to the evening events on Thursday, a full day of activities on Friday, meals for parents/guests on Friday, and all meals, lodging, and a commemorative T-shirt for students. After the registration deadline, registration fees are non-refundable.
Sleepover
High school juniors, seniors or college transfers are invited to stay overnight with our current students, who will answer your questions and help you experience a bit of campus residence life. Your host will meet you at check-in when you arrive Thursday. You will need to bring a sleeping bag, pillow, towel and toiletries. Try to get a little sleep, OK?
Transportation
Transportation is available from the Portland airport, train station or bus depot for students traveling from outside the local area without a parent or guardian.
Pick-up times
- Thursday, 11 a.m.
- Thursday, 3 p.m.
- Friday, 8:30 a.m.
Drop-off time
- Friday, 5 p.m.
Please call 800-765-4369, ext.2240, with your itinerary at least a week before Bruin Preview if you need transportation.
If you will be driving yourself to/from the airport, keep in mind that it is about an hour away from campus, so plan accordingly.
Here are directions to our campus if you will be arriving on your own.
Transfer Students
We know: You've been through this before. You know the drill. You have a different set of questions and concerns. Not to worry. We will get you the info you need, in addition to showing you what campus life is like at George Fox University.
Parents and Guests
Parents and guests, we encourage you to attend with your son or daughter to help them process their experience here and ask questions they may not consider. We value your input (so do your kids, believe it or not). Join us for a continental breakfast to address your questions specifically and meet with and hear from George Fox faculty, admission counselors, financial aid counselors, coaches and current students. Since campus housing is limited to students, here are some suggestions for nearby lodging.
Financial Aid Powerpoint
For parents that attended the Financial Aid lunch at Bruin Preview, here is the Financial Aid Powerpoint Presentation. Please let us know if you have additional questions.
