Nursing Admissions

The Spring 2025 admission cycle has closed. We will open applications for Fall 2025 soon.

We will be hosting information sessions to talk about the program, admission, and scholarship opportunities. More information to come.

Admission Cycles

The George Fox nursing program has two admission cycles each year – one in the fall and one in the spring.

Spring admission cycle key dates:

  • Early July to mid-September: George Fox University and College of Nursing applications will open for transfer students.
  • Mid-August to mid-September: The Intent to Pursue form is available for current George Fox pre-nursing students to indicate the intention to continue in the nursing program.

Fall admission cycle key dates:

  • Mid-December to mid-April: George Fox University and College of Nursing applications will open for transfer students.
  • Mid-January to mid-April: The Intent to Pursue form is available for current George Fox pre-nursing students to indicate the intention to continue in the nursing program.

Average GPAs for Fall 2024 Admission Cycle

Cumulative Science GPA: 3.48
Cumulative Prerequisite GPA: 3.62

George Fox Students

Direct Admit

George Fox students are admitted to the nursing program one of two ways: direct admit and general admit. Those who have a cumulative 3.0 GPA at the end of each semester, a 3.0 cumulative science GPA, and completed the four most recent semesters at George Fox with at least 12 credits per semester qualify for guaranteed admission based on availability each fall and spring term. 

General Admit

Students who have a cumulative 3.0 GPA at the time of application to the nursing program, a 3.0 cumulative science GPA, and are enrolled at GFU with at least 6 credits in the semester prior to application to the nursing program are eligible for general admit status. General admission is not guaranteed and will be offered as space is available.

Applying as a George Fox Student

Nursing student with professor work on a dummy patient

Running Start Students

Running Start students must complete at least two semesters (minimum of 12 credits per semester) at George Fox before being considered for direct admission. Running Start students with one semester (minimum of 12 credits per semester) at George Fox and no additional college credits will be considered for general admission. If a Running Start student has additional college credit (earned after graduation from high school), they will be considered a transfer student and must apply via the George Fox University website and complete the Nursing application.

Transfer Students

Students who have a 3.0 cumulative science GPA and a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the time of application are eligible to apply to the College of Nursing. Students must have all prerequisite courses completed at the time of application; see the Nursing Transfer Admission page for specific completion dates for all prerequisite courses. All applicants must apply to George Fox University and then log in to your George Fox Admissions Dashboard and click on "Apply to Nursing".

Applying as a Transfer Student

Waitlist

A waitlist may be implemented when there are more qualified applicants than placement capacity. Applicants placed on the waitlist will be notified via email and mail of their status. If seats become available to accommodate additional eligible students, the waitlist will be activated. Applicants are on the waitlist for only one admission cycle.

OSBN licensure

Per OAR 851-031, the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) has limits on eligibility for licensure. Licensure may be denied to graduates with a criminal offense and those with a major physical or mental condition that could affect the individual's ability to practice nursing safely. OSBN will only evaluate each situation upon receiving an evaluation for licensure (not prior). 

 

COVID-19 & Nursing

The majority of our clinical partners are allowing exemptions to the COVID vaccine requirement. Individuals seeking admission to the College of Nursing for Spring 2024 and beyond may complete a COVID vaccine exemption form.