If you can’t find an answer to your question here, our staff can help. Contact us. For parents, we have also created a section where you can find information and tips. Visit Parent Information .
For Fall 2022, all residents must check out no later than 10am on December 14, 2023 or 24 hours following the student’s last exam for the semester, whichever is earlier.
Take all valuables and other items you may need during the break. Don’t forget your passport, license, credit cards, prescriptions, etc. You will not be allowed into your room during the break.
Prior to departure complete the below tasks to prepare your room for the break:
- Defrost and clean microfridge in residence halls (must begin process at least 24 hours before leaving campus).
- Clean out refrigerator in apartments of all perishable items.
- Remove all trash and recyclables and dispose of in designated receptacles outside.
- Unplug all items from electrical outlets.
- Do not turn off heat. Thermostats should be set on heat at 65 degrees.
- Lower blinds. On ground floor close them. On upper floors, leave them open.
- Turn off all lights.
- Lock your door and take your keys with you.
The Housing and Residence Life Office determines new student roommate pairs based on the information provided in your New Student Lifestyle Preference Form. Once roommate pairs are created, students are randomly assigned to a housing assignment.
First-year students will be assigned to one of our first-year residence halls. As a freshman, you do not have the ability to choose your own roommate.
Sophomores have the option to live in an upperclassmen residence hall or apply for the Engaged Living Program to live in Greenbelt. Fraternity and Sorority members will have the opportunity to live with their fraternity or sorority community. Juniors and Seniors will primarily live in North Village Apartments. Room assignments are determined by a randomly generated lottery system. Priority is based on a student’s start year in college. Students will form a roommate group, receive a lottery time, and select their own space at their assigned time.
Assignments are made without regard to race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. Learn more about the room and roommate assignment process .
We offer a variety of payment options through the Student Business Center. Visit the Student Business Center site for more details.
Furman has a four-year residency requirement. However, if you need to cancel your housing due to a change in your enrollment status or other circumstances, visit our withdrawal and leave of absence page.
There are laundry rooms with washers, dryers and ironing boards located in each of our residence halls. The machines do not require coins because laundry costs are included in your housing fee. However, you need to bring your own detergent.
If you lose your room key, you will have to purchase a replacement. Bedroom keys for our residence halls are $50. For North Village residents, front door keys are $50, and bedroom keys are $25. A temporary access card is $10.
Email us to order replacements at housingandresidencelife@furman.edu.
Need something fixed in your room? Our facilities staff will receive your request within 24 hours of your submission and will respond as quickly as possible. When submitting your order, be sure to provide a detailed description of the problem so that our maintenance staff is prepared to help you. Submit a maintenance request.
We provide several options for students considering a full semester or partial-semester study away trip. View our options for study away participants .
Campus housing is closed during Winter Break. Be sure to make travel and living arrangements in advance so that you’re able to leave campus after your final exam each semester. Campus housing remains open for Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, Spring Recess, and Spring Break.
The Housing and Residence Life Office is unable to offer storage options because of summer camps and conferences. However, if you’re an international student, the Office of Study Away and International Education provides some options.
Furman does not provide renters insurance and does not assume responsibility for the personal belongings of its students. However, we do recommend getting a renters insurance policy to cover your belongings.
Please click on the links below to see the difference between bunked beds, a raised bed, and a lofted bed.
If you’re a new student, the first step once your receive your Furman online credentials is to complete our new student housing preference form. You will be notified in July with your room assignment and the name of your roommate. Follow our application steps for new students .
If you’re a returning student, you need to enter the housing lottery through the Housing Self-Service portal. Follow our steps for returning students .