Admissions
COVID-19 and Admissions at George Fox
The George Fox admissions office is taking steps to protect the health of our campus community and prospective students. In accordance with the Oregon governor’s "Stay Home, Save Lives" campaign, admissions counselors are working remotely. While we cannot offer in-person visits for now, admissions counselors are still available by email, phone or video if you have any questions or need assistance.
We are accepting applications for Spring 2022, Summer 2022, and Fall 2022. Classes may be offered virtually until in-person classes can safely resume.
If you are applying, please ask your previous school(s) to send official transcripts electronically directly to George Fox, rather than sending them by mail.
For additional information, visit the university's main COVID-19 response page.
We look forward to connecting with you!
Admission Requirements
Graduate: Counseling Degree & Certificate Programs
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or above. The undergraduate degree does not have to be in the field of psychology, but students applying to certificate programs must have a master's or doctoral degree in the mental health field.
- Standardized test results are not required to apply.
Post-Graduate: Certificate in Trauma Response Services
- Qualifying graduate degree, completed or in-progress. Qualifying degrees include graduate degrees in mental health, education, health sciences and ministry.
- Graduate GPA of 3.0 or above
Graduate students currently enrolled in the Graduate School of Counseling at George Fox University should contact the Trauma Response Institute directly (tri@georgefox.edu) for certificate program application instructions.
How to Apply
- Apply Online
- Create an account with a username and password and complete the Graduate School of Counseling online application. In response to the financial strain the COVID-19 response has caused for many people, counseling application fees have been waived until further notice.
First-Time Applicants
Create an AccountReturning Applicants
Log in - Request Official Electronic Transcripts
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Electronic transcripts are preferred for speed and accuracy. They must be sent directly from the institution to admissions@georgefox.edu. If an electronic option is not available, unopened official transcripts can be sent via mail to:
Office of Admissions
George Fox University
414 N Meridian Street #6089
Newberg, OR 97132Graduate: Counseling Degree & Certificate Programs
Request an official transcript from every regionally accredited college or university where you completed even a single course.
Post-Graduate: Certificate in Trauma Response Services
Request an official transcript from the regionally accredited college or university where you completed or are completing your graduate degree.
- Two References
- These will be included in the online application system.
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Graduate: Counseling Degree & Certificate Programs
Submit one professional and one academic reference. Applicants who have not completed any college coursework within the past five years are welcome to submit two professional references instead.
Post-Graduate: Certificate in Trauma Response Services
Submit two professional references.
- International Students
- Additional requirements for International students are online here.
Once Your Application is Complete
Graduate: Counseling Degree & Certificate Program
All application items must be received by the application deadline. Applicants meeting initial program criteria are invited to an invitation-only group interview event. Applicants living outside of Washington and Oregon may qualify for a distance group interview event depending on availability*. The Admissions Committee will consider each application item and the group interview as part of the admissions decision. If you’re invited to the group interview, expect to take part in the following activities:
- Group discussion of a movie you will watch ahead of time
- Group discussion of a personal object you will bring from home
- Role play activity
- Essay on a topic to be provided at the interview event
- Brief one-on-one interview with a professor
*All Spring 2021 admissions interviews will be facilitated in distance group interview format for all applicants invited to interview, regardless of residency. Please contact your admissions counselor for more information. Please reserve both interview dates for a potential invitation after applying.
Post-Graduate: Certificate in Trauma Response Services
Applications for the upcoming semester will be reviewed until the application deadline passes for that semester. The Trauma Response Institute typically reviews complete applications within two to three weeks of submission and completion. Applications will be accepted beyond deadlines on a space-available basis. Contact your admissions counselor for more information.
After Acceptance
Graduate: Counseling Degree & Certificate Program
If you are admitted to the Graduate School of Counseling, you are required to submit a non-refundable $200 enrollment deposit by the date provided by your admissions counselor. This deposit guarantees your place in the program and typically covers the graduation fee applied to your student account in the last semester of your degree program.
Please review the Student Accounts website related to the enrollment deposit. If you will be requesting transfer credit, then you need to submit syllabi for relevant courses to the Graduate School of Counseling after admission.
Post-Graduate: Certificate in Trauma Response Services
If you are admitted to the Trauma Response Institute (TRI) post-graduate program you will be connected to the TRI office for advising and class registration information. The TRI office will help you set up an academic advising appointment with Dr. Anna Berardi to begin exploring your field experience and research interests.
Application Schedule
Graduate: Counseling Degree & Certificate Program
Applications are accepted throughout the year, so apply now to meet the next available application deadline. All application items must be received by the deadline for you to be considered in the review process.
- Application Deadline: May 1, 2021
- On Campus Interview Event: June 8, 2021
- Distance Interview Event: June 15, 2021
- Enrollment Deposit Due: July 9, 2021
- Orientation/Registration Event: Aug. 24, 2021
- Semester Start: Aug. 30, 2021
- Application Deadline: October 1, 2021
- On Campus Interview Event: November 2, 2021
- Distance Interview Event: October 26, 2021
- Enrollment Deposit Due: November 22, 2021
- Orientation/Registration Event: December 7, 2021
- Semester Start: January 10, 2022
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1, 2022
- On Campus Interview Event: March 8, 2022
- Distance Interview Event: March 1, 2022
- Enrollment Deposit Due: March 28, 2022
- Orientation/Registration Event: April 5, 2022
- Semester Start: May 2, 2022
*Applicants living outside of Washington and Oregon may qualify for the distance interview event depending on availability.
** All Spring 2021 admissions interviews will be facilitated in distance group interview format for all applicants invited to interview, regardless of residency. Please contact your admissions counselor for more information. Please reserve both interview dates for a potential invitation after applying.
*** Tentative date. Please check back for finalized date.
Post-Graduate: Certificate in Trauma Response Services
- Application Deadline: Dec. 14, 2020
- Semester Start: Jan. 11, 2021
- Application Deadline: April 19, 2021
- Semester Start: May 3, 2021
- Application Deadline: Aug. 16, 2021
- Semester Start: Aug. 30, 2021
Financial Aid
For information about financial aid for graduate program students, please review the Financial Aid website for details or contact your admissions counselor.
Questions?
Gabriela Elkins
Admissions Counselor, Graduate Counseling Programs
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