George Fox Nursing Interview: Online Group Case Studies and Scoring
How George Fox's online group nursing interview works, how it is scored, and the dates for fall 2027 entry.
George Fox invites every eligible BSN transfer applicant to an online group interview. Your group reviews two case studies, which need no nursing knowledge, and presents its solutions to an observer. You are scored on five skills, and the interview is worth up to 20 of the 100 points that decide admission.
Key facts (Fall 2027 entry)
- Format
- An online group interview. The group reviews two case studies and presents solutions to the observer.
- What is scored
- Focus on activity, encouragement and participation, discussing and listening, prioritization and time management, and critical thinking and problem solving.
- How it counts
- Up to 20 of 100 points in George Fox's admission rubric.
- Who is interviewed
- All eligible transfer applicants, and current George Fox students applying as general admits.
- When
- Late April or early May for fall admission. Late September or early October for spring admission.
- Minimums
- A 3.00 cumulative GPA and a 3.00 cumulative science GPA, with a C or higher in every nursing prerequisite.
- Fall 2026 averages
- Cumulative GPA 3.78, cumulative science GPA 3.58.
What happens in the group interview
You work with other applicants, online, on problems that test how you think and work in a team. You do not need any nursing knowledge.
- Two case studies. Applicants are broken into groups and given two case studies to review together.
- Present to the observer. Your group presents its solutions to the observer.
- Five scored skills. Focus on activity, encouragement and participation, discussing and listening, prioritization and time management, and critical thinking and problem solving.
- Rating levels. The rubric rates you as exceeds expectations (4 points), meets expectations (3) or approaching expectations (1).
Help the group, not just yourself. Encouragement and listening are scored as much as good ideas. Bring quieter people in and build on what others say.
How you get an interview
There is no first cut on top of the minimums. All eligible applicants are invited.
Transfer applicants
- Two applications. Apply to George Fox University first, then open the nursing application from your Admissions Dashboard.
- What you submit. Verified prerequisites, short essay answers and a resume of up to two pages.
- Grades. A 3.00 cumulative GPA and a 3.00 cumulative science GPA. A C- or lower, including pass/fail, is not accepted in a nursing prerequisite.
- Science courses. Must be finished within seven years of the start date, unless the program director approves.
Current George Fox students
- Direct admit. Pre-nursing students who keep a 3.0 GPA every semester, a 3.0 science GPA and the four most recent semesters at George Fox with at least 12 credits each are guaranteed a seat as space allows. The direct admit overview lists no interview.
- General admit. Students who do not qualify for direct admit can apply as general admits if they have a cumulative 3.0 GPA, a 3.0 cumulative science GPA, and are enrolled at GFU with at least 6 credits in the semester prior to application, and they are required to attend the online group interview.
How offers are scored
Admission is based on a point system and space available. The rubric George Fox publishes for students adds up to 100 points.
- GPA (40 points). Up to 20 for cumulative GPA and 20 for science GPA. A 3.80 to 4.00 earns the full 20, and 3.00 to 3.29 earns 5.
- Group interview (20). Scored on the five skills above.
- Essay (20). Two committee members score organization, writing conventions and whether you answered every question, and their scores are averaged.
- Experience (10). Up to 4 for volunteer hours in the last 3 years (100 or more for full points) and 6 for paid work (2,000 or more hours).
- Other (10). 2 for an approved transfer degree, 3 for a previous bachelor's, 3 for military, Peace Corps or AmeriCorps service, and 2 for sending a resume.
A high score is not a guarantee. George Fox says so in the rubric, and it may audit your volunteer and work hours.
Dates for fall 2027
George Fox admits a BSN class twice a year. The pages give months without a year, and the spring 2027 cycle has closed.
Fall admission (classes start in August)
- Apply. Applications are open mid-December to mid-April for transfer students, and the Intent to Pursue form for current George Fox pre-nursing students is available mid-January to mid-April.
- Finish courses. Transfer credits done by the end of winter term (end of April), with official transcripts in by May 10.
- Interview. Late April or early May.
- Decisions. Mid-May.
Spring admission (classes start in January)
- Apply. Early July to mid-September. Transfer credits must be completed by the end of summer term (end of September) with official transcripts received by the 10th of October, interviews in late September or early October, and decisions in mid-October.
- Waitlist. Used when there are more qualified applicants than seats. You stay on it for one admission cycle only.
How to prepare
Practice solving a problem out loud with other people, because that is exactly what is scored.
- Run a mock group. Take a short scenario with two or three friends, set a timer, agree on a plan and present it. Then ask who felt heard.
- Prioritize out loud. Prioritization and time management are scored. Say what the group should do first and why, and keep an eye on the clock.
- Do not dominate. Make one clear point, then ask someone else what they think.
- Test your setup. The interview is online, so check your camera, microphone and connection the day before.
Send a resume. It is worth 2 points in the rubric just for being included.
Practice questions
Questions in the style of a Online group interview station, written for applicants to George Fox University College of Nursing. They are practice questions, not the school's own. Open one for what a strong answer does.
You are a nursing student with ten minutes to finish a required assessment before your instructor evaluates you, when a nursing assistant urgently asks you to help clean up a different patient who has just had a large episode of incontinence. What do you do?
Put patient dignity and safety first, then explain how you would talk to your instructor about the timing.
You are a new nurse with four patients. One is in pain, one needs a scheduled antibiotic, one is waiting for discharge teaching, and one suddenly says they feel short of breath. In what order do you act?
Start with the airway and breathing problem, and say why each next step comes in that order.
Describe a time when you had to rely on someone in a different role or department to reach a shared goal.
Show how you listened and shared the work, which is what a group case study scores.
A patient asks for their hospital bed to be turned to face a certain direction for daily prayer, but the new position makes it hard for the care team to move around the room. How do you handle this?
Look for a solution that respects the prayer and keeps care safe, rather than a yes or no.
What will your classmates in a nursing cohort learn from you?
Name one real strength and a moment you used it to help a team.
Your uncle asks why you're 'settling' for nursing instead of going to medical school, implying that doctors are at the top of the healthcare hierarchy. How do you respond to him?
Stay respectful and explain what nurses do that you value, without putting physicians down.
Frequently asked questions
What is the George Fox nursing interview like?
An online group interview. Your group reviews two case studies, which need no nursing knowledge, and presents its solutions to the observer.
How is the George Fox nursing interview scored?
On focus on activity, encouragement and participation, discussing and listening, prioritization and time management, and critical thinking and problem solving. It is worth up to 20 of 100 admission points.
Does everyone get a George Fox nursing interview?
All eligible transfer applicants are invited. Current George Fox students who qualify for direct admit are guaranteed a seat as space allows, and general admits must attend the group interview.
When is the George Fox nursing interview?
Late April or early May for fall admission, and late September or early October for spring admission.
What GPA do you need for George Fox nursing?
At least a 3.00 cumulative and 3.00 science GPA. George Fox lists average GPAs of 3.78 cumulative and 3.58 science for the fall 2026 admission cycle.
Sources
Official pages only, read on the date shown. Schools change their process every year, so check the school's own page before you apply.
- George Fox University: Nursing Admissions for Transfers · read October 25, 2026
- George Fox University College of Nursing: Application Cycle Selection Criteria Scoring Rubric (PDF, updated September 9, 2025) · read October 25, 2026
- George Fox University: Nursing Admissions · read October 25, 2026
- George Fox University College of Nursing: Overview for Direct Admits (PDF, May 2026) · read October 25, 2026
- George Fox University College of Nursing: Overview for General Admits (PDF, May 2026) · read October 25, 2026