Welcome to George Fox Digital: First Year Online!
George Fox Digital: First Year Online is an immersive online-learning experience empowering students to complete general education requirements within the flexibility of remote education. This program equips students to graduate in four years–one online and three on campus.
If you aren't quite ready to jump straight into traditional, in-person university education, this program empowers you to adjust to college courses from the comfort and convenience of your own home without losing a step in your four-year graduation timeline.
Classes
Core General Education curriculum options for fully online first year students
ARTP 120 Art and Global Culture
COMM 111 Communication in Society
GSCI 170 Science and Faith
HHPA 120 Lifelong Fitness
HIST 111 Modern and Postmodern World
LITR 111 Faith and Story
MATH 170 Why Math Matters
PSYC 100 Personhood
SSCI 100 Justice
THEO 101 The Bible
THEO 380 Ethics
WRIT 111 Caring for Words
Other fully-online, GFD-affiliated courses
MATH 180 College Algebra
PSYC 150 General Psychology
PSYC 240 Statistical Procedures
PSYC 310 Lifespan Human Development
Core General Education curriculum options for fully online first year students
ARTP 120 Art & Global Culture
COMM 111 Communication in Society
GSCI 170 Science and Faith
HIST 111 Modern and Postmodern World
LITR 111 Faith and Story
MATH 170 Math That Matters
PSYC 100 Personhood
SSCI 100 Justice
THEO 102 Christianity
THEO 380 Ethics
WRIT 111 Caring for Words
Other fully-online, GFD-affiliated courses…
PSYC 150 Gen Psychology
PSYC 240 Statistical Procedures
A New Kind of Online Platform
This is not online learning as you've experienced it. You'll never have to log into Zoom class at a specific time. And your vidu-gfColors-slate100eo lectures are professionally produced and filled with vibrant content you can watch when it's convenient for you. Maybe you've heard of our Be Known promise? It's true online, too. You'll be taught by award-winning professors and empowered to succeed through structure, accountability and engaging course work.
Learn in a Community
Digital learning doesn't have to be isolating or boring. And it won't be, because this is George Fox, where equipping our students for success is our highest priority. A faculty mentor for every student, cohorts, and coursework that’s actually fun? Yep, that’s what’s in store for you.
Be Formed, Not Just Informed
At George Fox, we aren't shy about our Christian faith! And we believe you can be spiritually formed virtually at home as well as in person on campus. That's why with George Fox Digital: First Year Online you'll have the same opportunities for spiritual development that our on-campus students have.
Ready to take the next step and learn more? Let's talk!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! These courses are professionally produced, designed to be online and taught by award-winning professors who are dedicated to your success. You'll have plenty of support from our community along the way -- including a dedicated faculty mentor -- as you journey through George Fox Digital: First Year Online with a cohort of your peers.
Never! This is nothing like the online classes you had in high school. You will not be required to meet regularly at predetermined class times. You will have deadlines and a weekly rhythm of activities, but you will have the flexibility to complete your work on your own schedule.
Not at all! Regardless of your major, you will be able to take all of your first-year courses through George Fox Digital: First Year Online and return the following year without missing credits or having to make-up classes for your major.
Absolutely! Our Be Known promise applies everywhere, even online. Your professors will know your name and be there every step of the way to teach and guide you through the George Fox Digital: First Year Online experience. You'll also have a faculty mentor available to you anytime you have questions or need additional support.
Yes, our George Fox Digital: First Year Online students are no different than our on-campus students. With the exception of on-campus amenities, you will have access to all kinds of university resources like our exceptional library staff, Student Life, and campus pastors.
Pricing
$499
Per Credit
$7,486
Per Semester (15 Credits)
Enrollment Deposit: $300
The Perks
- Award-winning professors at a nationally ranked university teaching courses built to be online.
- Professionally produced lectures we know you'll enjoy.
- Learn where you want, when you want.
- A seamless transition to in-person learning the following year.
- A cohort of peers to journey with, not a bunch of random strangers you'll never see again.
- Faith integration inside and outside the classroom.
Did you know you're still eligible to receive federal and state financial aid as a George Fox Digital: First Year Online student? Here are the types of federal and state funding you can apply toward your tuition:
- Pell Grant
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
- Oregon Opportunity Grant
- Federal Loans
Plus, any scholarships or grants you receive outside of George Fox are applicable too (e.g., Rotary, Kiwanis, etc.)! If you're interested in learning how your financial aid could make a George Fox Digital: First Year Online education even more affordable for you, reach out to our admissions team.
Here's what you won't pay for as a George Fox Digital student:
Room Fee | up to $8,958 |
Board Fee | up to $5,900 |
Health Insurance Fee | $3,435 |
Undergraduate Comprehensive Fee | $720 |
Total Savings | $19,013 |
Available Courses by Major
Fall
- ARTP 120 Art and Global Culture
- HIST 111 Modern and Postmodern World
- LITR 111 Faith and Story
- MATH 201 Calculus I
- PSYC 100 Personhood
- THEO 101 The Bible
Spring
- THEO 102 Christianity
- COMM 111 Communication in Society
- PSYC 100 Personhood
- MATH 202 Calculus II
- HIST 111 Modern and Postmodern World
Fall
- THEO 101 The Bible
- HIST 111 Modern and Postmodern World
- ARTP 120 Art and Global Culture
- LITR 111 Faith and Story
Spring
- THEO 102 Christianity
- COMM 111 Communication in Society
- PSYC 100 Personhood
- HIST 111 Modern and Postmodern World
Fall
- THEO 101 The Bible
- WRIT 111 Caring for Words
- MATH 201 Calculus I
Spring
- THEO 102 Christianity
- COMM 111 Communication in Society
- MATH 202
- PHYS 211 General Physics with Calculus (may be offered if needed)
Fall
- THEO 101 The Bible
- WRIT 111 Caring for Words
- HIST 111 Modern and Postmodern World
- LITR 111 Faith and Story
- ARTP 120 Art and Global Culture
- GSCI 170 Science and Faith
Spring
- THEO 102 Christianity
- PSYC 100 Personhood
- MATH 170 Math That Matters
- COMM 111 Communication in Society
- GSCI 170 Science and Faith
Fall
- THEO 101 The Bible
- ARTP 120 Art and Global Culture
- LITR 111 Faith and Story
- HIST 111 Modern and Postmodern World
- WRIT 111 Caring for Words
Spring
- THEO 102 Christianity
- PSYC 100 Personhood
- MATH 170 Math That Matters
- COMM 111 Communication in Society
- GSCI 170 Science and Faith
Fall
- THEO 101 The Bible
- WRIT 111 Caring for Words
- LITR 111 Faith and Story
- ARTP 120 Art and Global Culture
Spring
- THEO 102 Christianity
- HIST 111 Modern and Postmodern World
- COMM 111 Communication in Society
- PSYC 100 Personhood
Fall
- THEO 101 The Bible
- WRIT 111 Caring for Words
- LITR 111 Faith and Story
- MATH 180 College Algebra
- ARTP 120 Art and Global Culture
Spring
- THEO 102 Christianity
- PSYC 100 Personhood
- COMM 111 Communication in Society
- HIST 111 Modern and Postmodern World
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