12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Hoover Atrium

ORIENTATION CHECK-IN AND MOVE INTO LIVING AREAS
Come pick up your Orientation Packet and essential items you need to start your first year at Fox prior to moving in.

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
QUAD

COMMUNITY FAIR
See what Newberg has to offer. There will be representation from banks and other businesses in the area.

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
QUAD

ORIENTATION INFORMATION BOOTH
Members of the orientation staff will be available for any questions you may have throughout the day.

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Bruin's Den Annex

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
QUAD

PARENT HOSPITALITY TENT
Come explore parent resources and visit with current members of the GFU Parent Council.

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
MLRC

LIBRARY TOURS
(Recommended for Transfer Students)
Learn about resources available to students at the Murdock Learning Resource Center. Tours at 2:30, 3:00 & 3:30.

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
QUAD

NON-TRADITIONAL SEMINAR
Come and hear from current non-traditional student about what they've encountered since being at Fox. This event is open to anyone 25 years of age or older.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Moore House (Commuter Lounge)

COMMUTER CONNECTION
Spend some time interaction with your fellow incoming and returning commuters before enjoying dinner together.

MEET YOUR RA
Spend this hour meeting your RA and your new floormates.

INTRO TO TRANSFER ORIENTATION
Hear abour the schedule for the weekend and meet the Transfer Orientation Staff.

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
QUAD

PICNIC DINNER (Family)
Meal is free for incoming students.
Adults: $12.50
Children: $10.50
Children under four eat for free.

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Bauman Auditorium

UNIVERSITY WELCOME
Join the President, ASC President, University Worship Band, the Orientation Staff, and others for your official welcome to George Fox University.

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bauman Auditorium

PARENT ORIENTATION
Stay in Bauman while you hear from the Parent Relations Office about what it means to be a Fox Parent.

MEET YOUR ORIENTATION GROUP
Spend some time getting to know your Peer Advisor and other incoming students in your Orientation group.

7:45 pm - 9:15 pm
Colcord Memorial Field

PLAYFAIR
Join the entire incoming class during your first Orientation event for a chance to get to know your peers in a high energy environment!

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

PARENT RECEPTION
Enjoy a dessert reception with the school administration, faculty, staff and the ASC Central Committee.

11:00 pm - 1:00 am
Newberg Fred Meyer

LATE NIGHT AT FRED MEYER
Exclusively for GFU students, Fred Meyer has opened their doors for you! Take time to get a few last minute things with your roommate, friends, or parents. Save some money and stick around for free grub, giveaways, and live music.
Make sure to have your school ID to get in. University Vans will leave the Stevens Parking lot every 15 minutes to transport students.

8:00 am - 9:00 am
Cap and Gown Room

PARENT BREAKFAST WITH THE PRESIDENT
Parents, come and spend a nice morning getting to know President Baker and other administrators. Parents wishing to attend must pre-register online this summer for this complimentary breakfast.

8:00 am - 9:00 am
Klages Dining Hall

BREAKFAST FOR NEW STUDENTS
Enjoy your first official breakfast in the Bon.

9:00 am - 9:45 am
Bauman Auditorium

FINANCIAL LITERACY SEMINAR
Learn about ways to be financially sound throughout your college years and beyond.

9:45 am - 10:15 am
Bauman Auditorium

TEXTBOOKS 101
Learn how and where to purchase your textbooks as well as how the Bruin Bookstore is working to keep the high costs textbooks down for you.

DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE
Visit with the faculty and staff of your future GFU Academic Department.

10:00 am - 2:00 pm
QUAD

ORIENTATION INFORMATION BOOTH
Members of the orientation staff will be available for any questions you may have throughout the day.

PARENT HOSPITALITY TENT

BREAK-OUT SESSIONS #1 (Choose 1)
- Spiritual Life at Fox
- Getting in "the know" of Fox Life
- Transfer Panel
- First Generation College Students

12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
QUAD

PICNIC LUNCH
Meal is free for incoming students.
Adults: $10.50
Children: $8.50
Children 4 and under eat for free.

BREAK-OUT SESSIONS #2 (Choose 1)
- Spiritual Life at Fox
- Getting in "the know" of the Fox Life
- What's this Quaker thing all about?
- International Roommate Connection 

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
QUAD

PRAYER DEDICATION SERVICE
Parents and students are invited to gather together for a prayer dedication service led by campus pastor Sarah Baldwin. Faculty and Orientation staff will also be available to pray with you. After, parents say goodbye to their students.

3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
QUAD

ORIENTATION GROUPS
Reconnect with your Orientation leader and students in your group to discuss the day and any other questions or concerns you may have.

4:45 pm - 12:00 am
Meet in the Stevens Parking Lot

MYSTERY BUS TOUR
Ready to explore? Join the other incoming students and Orientation staff for a night of fun! There will be an additional cost that will cover dinner and activities for this event that students will be able to pay for online this summer or at Orientation check-in.
Register online

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Foxhole

DINNER
Pizza is provided in the Foxhole for those students who do not participate in the Mystery Bus Tour.

8:30 am - 10:00 am
Klages Dining Hall

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bauman Auditorium

COMMUNITY LIFE AT FOX
(Attendance is Mandatory)
Join your class, the Student Life office and the ASC Central Committee to learn what it means to live in community at Fox.

12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Klages Dining Hall

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

WORKSHOP OPTIONS
- Dating and Relationships
- Campus Tours: Finding Your Classrooms
- Engineering/Nursing/Elementary Education Majors

TRANSFER OPEN HOUSE
Stop by to relax and have fun while getting to know some current GFU students and other new transfer students.

2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Meet in the Quad

SCAVENGER HUNT
Have an off-campus adventure with your Orientation group learning about Fox life and engaging with your neighbors.

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

DINNER
Join the entire student body for a fun BBQ.

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Pennington Parking Lot

HOEDOWN
You won’t want to miss the best event of the year! Come in your best western attires and learn to square dance with the rest of the student body.

ROOT BEER FLOAT COOL DOWN
Take a break from the square dancing to enjoy a refreshing root beer float.

CAMPUS WORSHIP
Kick off the year with the first worship gathering led by Spiritual Life.

8:30 am - 9:30 am
Klages Dining Hall

9:00 am - 1:00 pm
See handout for details

CHURCH VISITS
Join the Orientation staff and other new students to visit some churches in the area.

11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Klages Dining Hall

TRANSFER BBQ
Escape to the Tilikum Retreat center for a BBQ, some hiking, and possibly some canoeing (if you dare).

2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Bauman Auditorium

LIBERAL ARTS LECTURE
Hear from the university Provost, Patrick Allen, to learn about what it means to be a Liberal Arts institution. Note taking is required.

MANDATORY 1ST FIRST YEAR SEMINAR CLASS MEETING
Meet with your First Year Seminar professor and Peer Advisors for your first class of the semester – attendance will be taken.

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Klages Dining Hall

END OF ORIENTATION CELEBRATION BANQUET
Join us for a great dinner and awesome entertainment as we celebrate the end of your Orientation weekend and the beginning of your college experience. Semi-formal attire.