Dates & Events
George Fox University parents are invited to take part in many events and activities throughout the year. The biggest family event of the year is 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!
2025-2026 |
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| August 12,14,20 | Early arrivals for fall athletes and Honors program. For details, contact your coach or department. |
| August 22 at preassigned move-in time | Check-in New Students |
| August 22-24 | Welcome Weekend (Families will participate in August 22 only) |
| August 23 | Check-In for Returning Students |
| August 25 | Fall Semester Classes Begin |
| September 10 | Serve Day |
| October 10 | Mid-Semester Break (No Classes) |
| October 24-26 | Family Weekend |
| November 1 | Donor Funded/OSAC (Oregon Student Aid) State Scholarships Open |
| November 27-28 | Thanksgiving Holiday |
| December 8 | Study Day (No Classes) |
| December 8-12 | Finals Week |
| December 13 | University Housing Closed for Winter Break (Noon) |
| December 13 | Midyear Commencement |
| December 13, 2025- January 11, 2026 | Winter Break |
| January 9 | University Housing Reopens (Noon) |
| January 9-11 | Winter Welcome |
| January 12 | Spring Semester Begins |
| January 19 | MLK Holiday(No Classes) |
| February 12-13 | Mid-Semester Break (No Classes) |
| February 26 | Collegiate Day of Prayer |
| March 1 | Donor Funded/OSAC State Scholarships Close |
| March 21 | University Housing Closed for Spring Break (Noon) |
| March 23-27 | Spring Break (No Classes) |
| March 29 | University Housing Reopens (Noon) |
| April 27 | Study Day (No Classes) |
| April 27-May 1 | Finals Week |
| May 1 | Baccalaureate (7 p.m.) |
| May 2 | Spring Commencement (11 a.m. and 3 p.m.) |
| May 2 | University Housing Checkout (Checkout by 8 p.m.) |
| May 3 | Graduating Seniors University Housing Checkout (Checkout by 5 p.m.) |
Questions?
Megan Fisher
Director of Parent and Family Programs