
Bruin Preview
The Ultimate George Fox Visit Experience
Of all our visit options, Bruin Preview offers the most in terms of showing you what makes Fox such a special place.
Meet professors, coaches and current students, attend classes that look interesting to you, and learn about our majors.
To get an insider's glimpse of campus life, you can eat meals with current students in our dining hall and attend exclusive sessions only hosted during Bruin Preview! We also host department showcases, where you can meet professors in the major you're interested in, see how our professors care for their students, and tour department facilities.

Bruin Preview is a free event for incoming students. This event includes:
- Free lunch in our dining hall for students and their guests
- Free dinner and breakfast for overnight visitors
- Free George Fox T-shirt
- Free transportation for students
- When you attend Bruin Preview, you'll qualify for the $1,000 annual Visit Experience Scholarship, pending admission, in one great visit!
Who's Invited?
- High school students
- College transfers
- Admitted students
Date:
Friday, April 4, 2025
Transfer Students
We know: You've been through this before, so you have a different set of questions and concerns. We'll get you the info you need, in addition to showing you what campus life is like at George Fox University.
Stay Overnight in a Dorm
High school seniors and college transfers (ages 16-23 only) are invited to stay overnight* in one of our dorms with a current student.
Your host will meet you at check-in when you arrive on Thursday, April 3, 2025. You'll need to bring a sleeping bag, pillow, towel and toiletries. Try to get a little sleep, OK?
*Overnight stays have limited availability. Sign up by March 20, 2025, to reserve your spot.
Sample Schedule
Schedule subject to change
Thursday
(registered overnight guests only)
Hadlock Student Center, residence hall events, etc.
Friday
- Attend a Class
- Campus Tour (English and Spanish available)
- Engineering Maker Hub Tour
- Fall 2025 Future Bruin Financial Aid: Next Steps (Spanish interpretation available)
- Admissions & Financial Aid 101 (Spanish interpretation available)
- Admissions Counselor Visit
- Academic Resource Center Open House
- Attend a Class
- Campus Tour (Spanish interpretation available)
- Department Tours
- Disability & Accessibility Services Open House
- Engineering Maker Hub Tour
- Honors Program Open House
- Housing Tour
- Library Tour
- Academic Resource Center Open House
- Admissions Counselor Visit
- Attend a Class
- Campus Tour
- Department Tours
- Disability & Accessibility Services Open House
- Engineering Maker Hub Tour
- Honors Program Open House
- Housing Tour
- Intercultural Resource Center & First Generation Student Support Open House
- Library Tour
- Spiritual Life (SpiL) Office Open House
- Academic Resource Center Open House
- Athletics Session
- Attend a Class
- Department Tours
- Disability & Accessibility Services Open House
- Honors Program Open House
- Study Abroad Session
- Academic Resource Center Open House
- Admissions Counselor Visits
- Attend a Class
- Department Tours
- Disability & Accessibility Services Open House
- Fall 2025 Admitted Student Celebration
- Fall 2025 Admitted Parent/Family Session (Spanish interpretation available)
- Honors Program Open House
- Admissions Counselor Visits
- Campus Tour
- Housing Tour
Transportation
Transportation is available from the Portland airport, train station or bus depot for students traveling from outside the local area without a parent or guardian. For local students (30-mile radius) who do not have any way to get to campus, transportation is available.

If you need transportation, please submit the Transportation Information Form with your travel itinerary by March 20. We will then follow up with you regarding shuttle details.
If you'll be driving yourself to/from the airport, keep in mind that it's about an hour away from campus.

Parents, Families and Guests
We encourage parents, families and guests to attend Bruin Preview too!
Join us for sessions that address your questions specifically and meet with and hear from George Fox faculty, admissions counselors, financial aid counselors, coaches and current students.
If you are traveling from out of town, here are some suggestions for nearby lodging.
Department Tour Offerings
Take a tour of one of the following academic departments during Bruin Preview
Academic Department Tours
- Art & Design
- Biology & Biochemistry
- Cinematic Arts
- College of Business
- Communication Studies
- Computer Science
- Elementary Education
- English Major & Spanish Minor
- Engineering
- History & Politics
- Interior Design
- Kinesiology
- Mathematics & Data Analytics
- Music & Theatre
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Theology
Other Open House and Information Session Options
- Honors
- Learning Support Services
- Spiritual Life