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Alternative Credit Opportunities
George Fox recognizes certain forms of alternative credit toward undergraduate programs at the university. Information on course equivalencies for AP, IB and CLEP exams can be found here.
Transfer Credit Information
Information on the transfer credit process is available along with course equivalencies for Oregon and Washington community colleges.
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Field Experience/Internship
This program commonly referred to as "field education," "internship," or "cultural experience," usually takes place off campus. Enrollment in field experience is an elective option in certain majors and a requirement in others. Refer to each program to determine how it applies. The program is open to George Fox University students only. Application must be filled out completely. Permission is required by completion of a Field Experience Application.
Pass/No Pass
Traditional undergraduate students are allowed to take one course per semester on a Pass/No Pass basis. Forms are available in the Registrar's Office. You must have a minimum of 62 hours and 2.0 cumulative GPA. Pass/No Pass applies to elective courses only. Courses that apply toward GE or major are not eligible for Pass/No Pass. Applications will only be accepted during the third and fourth weeks of the semester.
Spanish Placement Exam
If you are planning to enroll in a Spanish language course, you must first take the Spanish Placement Exam.
Application for Special Study
Students may apply to complete an independent study of subjects outside regular course offerings. A Special Study Application is required and must be filled out completely. Permission is also required.
Application for Non-Degree Students
Under some circumstances students who do not intend to enter a degree/certificate program may enroll at George Fox University without completing a full application for admission. These students are considered Special Students by the university and have some restrictions on the amount and type of courses that may be taken while a special student. Registration as a special student first requires the completion of a basic application. This application should also be used by students who plan to enter a degree/certificate program at a later time but would like to take classes before being formally admitted to that degree/certificate program. All other students should refer to the Office of Admissions for more information on the application process.
Waiting List Information
Some courses at the university allow students to place themselves on a waiting list for a section that may be closed due to enrollment limits set by each department. The university waitlist policy provides more details on the process.
Changing My Registration
As you plan your class schedule it will be important to understand the certain registration policies and deadlines. Check out the Registrar's Office website for the exact dates. For additional information, you may contact the appropriate person in the Registrar's Office.
Tutorial For Online Services
Many services provided by the university are available online. In order to use these services we have developed a number of tutorials that explain how to access the specific tools.
Some of these tools include:
Confirmation
Confirmation is a process which happens at the beginning of every fall and spring semester where you verify that you intend to attend classes for that term. It is required for all traditional undergraduate students at GFU. Prior to Confirmation it will be necessary for you to complete all university forms and make sure that any holds are removed. More info. We have an online tutorial to help you with the university forms. Returning students are allowed to confirm online.
Final Exams
Final exams for traditional undergraduate students follow a predetermined final exam schedule each semester. Please check with your instructors regarding conflicts. Completion of final exams at times other than those stated on the schedule requires approval that is initiated by completing an Application for Final Examination. Students can pick up this form in the Registrar's Office. Changes to scheduled exam times are only acceptable due to extenuating circumstances beyond the student's control. Students are expected to refer to the published exam schedule prior to making plans for the end of the semester.
Building a Class Schedule
Advising is key to your experience at George Fox. If you were able to attend Genesis you were able to meet with a progam advisor and develop your course schedule for your first year. If you were not able to attend Genesis we want to make sure that you get the assistance you need to make wise decisions regarding your class schedule so you make appropriate progress toward your degree completion. Here are some general advising guidelines you can use to help you determine which classes to take your first year.
As well as the general guidelines we have four year course plans for each of our majors. This will give you additional insight into building your class schedule for your first, and subsequent, years.
Another great resource available for your use in MyGFU is My Academic Requirements. This offers your degree audit, which lists all the requirements necessary for your degree. My Academic Requirements can be found under Self Service, then Degree Progress/Graduation, and then My Academic Requirements.
Available classes are listed on our course schedule. Be sure and select the correct term and UG before you select load.
Academic Petition
Students are able to petition some academic policies. The petition process is begun by first completing the online petition form. Please be specific. Provide as much detail as possible. Once your petition has been decided upon, you will receive email notification.
General Education Requirements
Refer to the undergraduate catalog for current requirements.
Declaring a Major/Minor
The process for declaring or changing your major and/or minor at George Fox includes the completion of a specific form designed for this purpose. Your advisor's signature is required. This form is for traditional undergraduate students (non-SPS students). Once completed, you can submit the form to the Registrar's Office and your DegreeWorks audit will be updated to reflect the change in curricular requirements so you can better plan your course schedule for the future. Once your degree audit has been updated your advisor(s) can assist you with future course planning based on the appropriate curriculum. If selecting more than one major, please be sure to determine which major is your primary major (the one for which you will recieve your primary advising.
Changing Your Faculty Advisor
As a new student at George Fox University you will be assigned to a faculty advisor based on your major interests at the time of a Genesis event you may attend, your Admissions Counselor, or based on a particular section of First Year Seminar.
You may select or change a faculty advisor by completing the specific form designed for this purpose. This form is for traditional undergraduate students (non-SPS students). Once completed, you can submit the form to the Registrar's Office. You should select an advisor for each major you have chosen to pursue. This form is also for adding another advisor. Your advisor's signature is required.
Minor Requirements
In addition to a specific major field of study you will complete as part of your Bachelor's degree program at George Fox, the university offers a number of minors that can be used to supplement your education and provide further opportunities for personal and professional development. A faculty advisor can help you make decisions regarding the selection of a particular minor course of study to help fulfill your particular vocational goals. Please refer to the undergraduate catalog for current minor requirements.
Off-Campus Study
Numerous off-campus study opportunities exist for undergraduate students at George Fox. Find out information about these off campus study opportunities. Some examples include study in Ireland, Rome, Vietnam, and Australia. Check out our transfer equivalencies for off-campus studies to verify how your coursework will meet your degree requirements.
FERPA
All student information is protected under the guidelines of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (as amended). This federal legislation states that the release of any non-directory information must be authorized by the student with a signature. George Fox University gives students provisions to facilitate communication with a third party, such as a parent or spouse, through the completion of a release of information form. Please refer to the undergraduate catalog for more information about the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA).
Transcript Requests
Academic transcripts of coursework completed are a common form or information provided to a third party. You can request to have a transcript of your George Fox coursework sent to another person or organization by completing a formal request in person, via the mail or online. Please refer to our transcript information page for more details.
Enrollment Verification
You may need to provide documentation of your enrollment to: defer student loans, medical/auto insurance, scholarship organizations, or other reasons. Please check with the company requesting the verification to determine the information they need.
To verify:
Current and Past Enrollment
Log into Bruindata. Select the "My Data" tab, choose "NSC enrollment", and the all enrollment option. See Detailed instructions for obtaining enrollment verification through Bruindata.
Grades and/or GPA:
To provide documentation of your grades and/or GPA (example: good student discount for auto insurance), ask if an unofficial transcript will suffice, and then print one through Bruindata. Click the "My Data" tab and then "Transcript". If you need something a little more official - bring or send their form or our form to the Registrar's office. We will send the verification in about two weeks.
Pre-Registration or Other Verification Needs
To verify future registration or for any other reason not discussed above, bring or send their form or our form to the Registrar's office. We will send the verification in about two weeks. Please allow up to two weeks for processing.
Veterans Information
If you are a veteran you may be entitled to educational benefits from the Veterans Administration. Please refer to our Veterans Information page for more details.
Application for Degree
Undergraduate students should file an Application for Degree form no later than completion of 93 semester hours toward your degree (normally two semesters before expected graduation). You can submit the application to the registrar's office.
Commencement
Commencement ceremonies take place in twice a year at the Newberg campus, at the end of fall and spring semester, and once a year in Boise, each June. For more details please refer to the Commencement website.
Exodus Grad Fair
Exodus is a great time to check in with all the departments about your upcoming graduation. If all your requirements are complete, you will be able to pick up your regalia and more at Exodus.
Expedited Degree Conferral
Conferring your degree may take up to six weeks after your final grades are posted. Many students need to have their degree conferred before this usual timeline for licensing purposes. We encourage you to contact your professors to see if they can input your grades as soon as possible. While you are waiting for your grades to be submitted you may order an official transcript to be processed after your degree is conferred. Following through on this earlier will keep you from having to pay the rushed transcript fee. Once you can view your grades in Bruindata, submit an expedited degree conferral request form with a $25 payment to the Registrar's office. This will guarantee your degree will be conferred by the end of the next business day.
Graduation Announcements
Graduation announcements can be ordered online through Jostens.