To Apply
Download and complete the following application materials, or contact one of our admissions offices to request an application.
Oregon Office
E-mail: sps@georgefox.edu
Phone: 503-554-6165
or Toll-free: 888-888-0178
Boise Office
E-mail: spsboise@georgefox.edu
Phone: 208-375-3900
or Toll Free: 800-749-4369
Application for General Admission
To apply as a degree-seeking student and enroll in general education or elective classes, you will need:- Thirty one (31) or more transferable semester hours from accredited colleges or universities, or approved military education
- A minimum of five years post-high school experience
- A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or more
The following documents and materials must accompany your General Admission application:
- Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities
- $40 application fee
- Professional resumé documenting a minimum of five years work experience or equivalent
Application and materials must be received no later than two weeks prior to start of classes.
Admission to a Cohort
To apply to the cohort-based major in the School of Professional Studies you will need:- A minimum of sixty-two (62) applicable semester hours of credit
- A George Fox GPA of 2.5 or more (for students enrolled in previous GFU classes)
The following documents and materials must accompany your request to begin your cohort:
- Application for General Admission along with accompanying documents (if not previously submitted)
- Two recommendations (one academic or personal, and one professional)
- A written essay that demonstrates competency needed for success in the program. (Students who have successfully completed prerequisite class MGOL 260 Personal and Professional Assessment do not need to complete a writing sample.)
- A proposed plan that you have put together with your enrollment counselor to finish any remaining general education or elective credits.
Application and materials must be received no later than four weeks prior to start of cohort classes.
If You Don't Have Enough Credits
Our enrollment counselors will advise you on the best ways to meet outstanding entrance requirements. You can earn credit through CLEP exams or college course work at an institution of your choice.
Other Admission Factors
Generally, our program is recommended only for students with proficiency in English.
Also, if you are not presently working, you will need to locate an organizational environment (for example, as a volunteer) where you can become actively involved. Your workplace or volunteer site functions as your learning lab.