Furman University

Furman University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Furman University has the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). In fact, more students participate in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Furman University include Kappa Delta, Delta Delta Delta, Alpha Delta Pi and Furman University Outdoors Club (FUOC).

Furman University students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming, LDOC and Family Weekend.

Furman University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Furman University.

Furman University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through senior year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Furman University students live on campus. In 2023, 96% of undergrads at Furman University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 4% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Furman University. There are 2,406 spots available in on-campus housing for all 2,283 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 2,046 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Furman University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Furman University Athletics

At Furman University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Furman University:

Safety at Furman University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Furman University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Furman University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Furman University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Furman University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Furman University, take Interstate 85 to Greenville, SC. If you need to fly, book your flight to Greenville-Spartanburg International airport.

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