Dates & Events
George Fox University families are invited to take part in many events and activities throughout the year. The biggest family event of the year is George Fox Homecoming and Family Weekend. For fine arts, athletic, and holiday events, consult the University Calendar. We encourage you to be involved with your student's college life by participating in these great events.
Place these dates on your calendar!
Fall Semester
Aug 11
Early arrivals for fall athletes and Honors program
Aug. 11, 17, 26, 2026
Aug. 11- Football, Aug. 17- Fall Athletes, Aug. 26- Honors
For details, contact your coach or department.
Aug 28
Check-in New Students
Aug. 28, 2026
Preassigned time
Aug 29
Check-in for Returning Students
Aug. 29, 2026
Aug 31
Fall Semester Classes Begin
Aug. 31, 2026
Sep 16
Serve Day
Sept. 16, 2026
Oct 9
Homecoming and Family Weekend
Oct. 9-11, 2026
Oct 16
Mid-Semester Break (No Classes)
Oct. 9 - 11, 2026
Nov 1
Donor Funded/OSAC (Oregon Student Aid) State Scholarships Open
Nov. 1, 2026
Nov 26
Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov. 26 - 27, 2026
Dec 14
Study Day (No Classes)
Dec. 14, 2026
Dec 14
Finals Week
Dec. 14 - 18, 2026
Dec 19
University Housing Closed for Winter Break
Dec. 19, 2026
Noon
Dec 19
Midyear Commencement
Dec. 19, 2026
Dec 19
Winter Break
Dec. 19, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027
Spring Semester
Jan 8
University Housing Reopens
Jan. 8, 2027
Noon
Jan 8
Winter Welcome
Jan. 8 - 10, 2027
Jan 11
Spring Semester Begins
Jan. 11, 2027
Jan 18
MLK Holiday (No Classes)
Jan. 18, 2027
Feb 11
Mid-Semester Break (No Classes)
Feb. 11 - 12, 2027
Feb 18
Collegiate Day of Prayer
Feb. 18, 2027
Mar 1
Donor Funded/ OSAC State Scholarships Close
March 1, 2027
Mar 20
University Housing Closed for Spring Break
March 20, 2027
Noon
Mar 22
Spring Break (No Classes)
March 22 - 26, 2027
Mar 28
University Housing Reopens
March 28, 2027
Noon
Apr 26
Study Day (No Classes)
April 26, 2027
Apr 26
Finals Week
April 26 - 30, 2027
Apr 30
Baccalaureate
April 30, 2027
7 p.m.
May 1
Spring Commencement
May 1, 2027
11 a.m. & 3 p.m.
May 1
University Housing Checkout
May 1, 2027
by 8 p.m.
May 2
Graduating Seniors University Housing Checkout
May 2, 2027
by 5 p.m.
