Throughout the COVID-19 global pandemic, Furman has focused on the health and safety of the campus community while continuing to advance our students’ academic goals. Here, you’ll find communications and other updates, details on our plans, and the principles that guide us. Furman will continue to monitor the evolving circumstances and adjust as necessary. Above, the bust of former U.S. Secretary of Education and S.C. Governor Dick Riley ’54 is displayed in Johns Hall.
Updated Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, 12:25 p.m.
The university has approved the schedule for Spring 2021.
All members of the Furman University community will need to do their part to monitor their own health.
Take these precautions to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
The Paladin Promise is essential to protecting our health and safety.
Our advising and academic support structures and protocols will be leveraged to support students.
Although the student experience will look a bit different this Fall, there will be many opportunities for students to engage with each other and continue to their educational pursuits.
We offer an educational residential experience rooted in a commitment to a safe and healthy community.
We are reimagining events at Furman. Many traditional campus events will be virtual and others will have attendance limitations.
Furman is limiting access to campus to ensure the safety of students, faculty and staff.
Furman will take a phased approach to employees resuming on-campus work activities.
Our Fall Semester Planning Team has created a plan for the return of in-person instruction.
View the answers to the most often asked questions related to housing and the phased return to campus.
View the answers to the most often asked questions related to health and safety.
Temperature scanners, town hall video, flu shots
Thank you from the Public Health and Safety Advisory Group
Update on Furman Athletics, Purple and White Week
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