Get Involved

Our campus thrives on student involvement. Sure, you’ll have fun and make friends when you get involved, but you’ll also learn how to engage with a variety of perspectives and examine your own beliefs in a community focused on inclusivity, personal development and well-being. Most importantly, you’ll help shape the future of Furman with your unique voice and fresh ideas.

What happens in the classroom is only part of your Furman experience. Don’t be afraid to jump in – no matter what your interests are, let’s see where your curiosity takes you!

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Office of Student Involvement

Our OSI team is here to support and connect students to a variety of involvement opportunities on campus. We’re excited to help you learn about ways to engage with the Furman community, including through student organizations, Fraternity & Sorority Life, the Heller Service Corps, campus activities & programming, and Trone Student Center.

 

Student Organizations

With over 170 clubs and organizations, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to tap into the things that make you tick. From board games to spikeball to environmental issues, from student government to fraternity and sorority life to the gospel ensemble, the choices are vast. Chances are we have what you’re looking for, but if not, you can start a new organization!

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It’s not difficult to find activities and people that interest you and promote growth and well-being at Furman University. We have a variety of student organizations that fall into several councils and categories. Check out a few of our spotlight organizations, and be sure to visit syncDIN to learn more about all organizations at Furman.

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Student leaders proactively serving, representing, and giving voice to Furman University students. SGA meetings are held weekly on Mondays at 6pm in the Watkins Room, located in the Trone Student Center, with all meetings being open to the student body.

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The Club Sports Council is the governing organization of Furman’s competitive club sports. Club Sports are open to all students and may involve substantial time commitments for regular practices, competitions, and travel. Currently, we have 21 club sports teams that range from aikido to rugby and everything in between!

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The Student Diversity Council (SDC) is the governing organization for identity-based groups. SDC strives to affirm the diversity of the campus community by embracing a broad definition of culture that includes, but is not limited to, world views formed by race, ethnicity, gender, national origin, abilities, sexual orientation, and religion. SDC promotes awareness of cultural diversity at Furman and the Greenville community. It aims to expand and share the responsibility of creating and sustaining diversity efforts to all major campus organizations through mutual support, communication, and co-sponsorship.

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Furman’s religious and faith-based student organizations are governed by the Religious Council. These organizations come together to exchange ideas and information and to have a dialogue about religious and social issues. It doesn’t matter what your group believes, the council works together for service, interfaith engagement, and to help each other plan and execute events.

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The Residential Life Council (RLC) is a student organization that advises the Housing and Residence Life Office on issues impacting Furman University’s residential community. RLC exists to serve the residents of Furman University and make living at Furman just a little bit better by putting students’ ideas for improving residential life into action and to act as representation of Furman student residents. RLC is where service meets social. Serve better, Live better.

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Furman University has multiple student media organizations that foster learning in the areas of reporting, writing, and communicating to benefit any career.

The Furman Fraternity & Sorority Life community is comprised of 13 campus-based chapters affiliated with national organizations, including Panhellenic sororities, Interfraternity Council (IFC) fraternities, and National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) fraternities and sororities. About 34% of Furman students are active members of a fraternity or sorority on campus. These organizations emphasize leadership, scholarship, service/philanthropy, social connections, and alumni networking.

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FUSAB

FUSAB is a student organization that provides entertainment and activities for the Furman community, while also providing opportunities for students to have experiences they may not otherwise have. FUSAB instills in its members a sense of leadership, organization, cooperation, and innovation.

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Heller Service Corps

More than 1,200 students participate in volunteer opportunities both on and off campus through the Heller Service Corps at Furman University. The Heller Service Corps bridges the gap between Furman University and the Greenville community by fostering relationships and cultivating a spirit of giving and service.

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About The Office of Student Involvement

The Office of Student Involvement provides a space that develops students as individuals and global citizens. We cultivate thriving communities, which engage, embrace, and celebrate difference. We challenge students to become people of influence through participation in diverse programs, student organizations, service and leadership opportunities. While our office encourages and supports a wide range of involvement on campus, particular areas directly coordinated through the OSI include student organizations, Fraternity & Sorority Life, campus activities & programming, the Heller Service Corps, and Trone Student Center operations.

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