The May Experience
The May Experience (MayX) is an optional three-week term following the spring semester that allows students to explore topics across many different departments in courses that are not offered in other terms during the academic year. May Experience courses earn two credits!
Students can choose from:
1) a wide variety of experiential learning courses on Furman’s campus (the On-Campus May Experience). The tuition cost for May Experience courses is included in the comprehensive fee for the Spring semester.
2) study-away programs that take students to destinations around the world. Applications for study-away programs are made through Furman’s Rinker Center for Study Away and International Education, with an application deadline the preceding November.
Register
Learn how to register for MayX.
2026 Courses
Choose from the nearly 40 on-campus courses.
Living at Furman
If you take a May Experience course at Furman, you'll be able to live in a residence hall, eat in the dining hall, and have access to other student services. You'll be able to participate in special events, CLP opportunities, and community-building activities as part of the three weeks on campus.
Student FAQs
Learn more about the May Experience.
Faculty Resources
If you're interested in teaching a May Experience course, be sure to review our resources and information for faculty.
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