Move-in day and Fall Orientation!

WOW! Our preparations for your arrival at Furman are nearly complete – we can’t wait for you to get here! On-campus orientation activities begin later this month – keep reading to learn more about what to expect when you get here.

Move-in Day Information

New student move-in takes place from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 20. Please plan to arrive during the New Student Move-in time block you selected.

Please note: Students involved with institutionally approved early arrival groups received move-in instructions from Housing and Residence Life. If you have questions about this process, please contact HousingandResidenceLife@furman.edu.

Freshmen will check-in at their residence hall, on their assigned floor, where you will receive your keys, orientation name tag, and additional important information. Once your check-in is complete and your car is unloaded, you may take as much time as you need to get unpacked.

When you arrive on campus, follow the signs to your building:

• South Housing (SOHO) Residence Halls are Blackwell, Geer, Manly, McGlothlin, and Poteat.
• Clark Murphy Complex (CMC) Residence Halls are Chiles, Gambrell, Haynsworth, Judson, McBee, Ramsay, and Townes. Transfer students assigned to CMC will check-in at the Judson Hall RA Office.
• North Village check-in will occur at North Village J 100.

You will be able to unload your vehicle near your residence hall. A team of housing student staff members and orientation leaders will be available to assist you. Once your car is unloaded, please move your vehicle to the appropriate parking lot.

We ask that you review and complete the following, to ensure a smooth move-in experience:

• Please clearly label all your personal items with your first and last name, building, and room number. This will help us make sure everything gets to the right location. EVERYTHING should be labeled!
• Make sure you know your housing assignment. Please go to your Housing Self-Service Portal to see your assignment details. If you have any questions about your housing assignment, please contact the Housing and Residence Life Office at HousingandResidenceLife@furman.edu.
• Students are advised against bringing additional furniture, as each student will have a closet or wardrobe, desk, dresser, mini fridge, microwave, and bed provided in the room.
• Click here to view specific information about each residence hall.

Commuter Student Information

If you will be commuting to campus this year, you should still plan on participating in Fall Orientation activities!  There is a commuter student meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 20 at 3:00 p.m. in Burgiss Theater, which is located on the second level of the Trone Student Center. Following the commuter student meeting is the first orientation group meeting, and then you are invited to join us for dinner on campus. Orientation leaders will be available to review the Fall O schedule and answer any questions you may have.

Fall Orientation

A wide variety of orientation programs will begin on August 20 and take place through the start of the fall semester. Whether you are a residential or commuting student, or a first-year or transfer student, Fall Orientation is designed to give you a starting point for how to best navigate life at Furman. Students will receive a daily email throughout Fall Orientation outlining the day’s events and activities.

For the full Fall Orientation schedule, please refer to the Orientation section of the New Students website – just scroll down to Fall Orientation.

Don’t forget your Student ID!

Don’t forget to bring your Furman student ID with you! Students who did not receive their ID over the summer will need to visit the Enrollment Services office when you arrive on campus on August 20.

If you have any questions as you continue preparing for the start of the fall semester, don’t hesitate to let us know! You can email us at orientation@furman.edu or call 864-294-2068.