The days vary during the week, but a typical day might include the following:

• Morning Reflection
• Team Building Opportunities
• A Class with a Furman Professor
• Enneagram Workshop
• Values Session
• Evening Activity
• Small Groups (Family Groups)
• Meals
• Free time

Thanks to support from generous donors, the program is offered at no cost to accepted students.

The program welcomes participants of any faith perspective and tradition. While the topic of religion naturally comes up in discussions of meaning and purpose, no attempt is made to indoctrinate or change the religious beliefs of students. Students are offered ways to use their beliefs in discovery and analysis of their individual lives.

The Summer Connections program and Summer Orientation are two different things. For more information about Summer Orientation, please visit our orientation page.

“Great program that I would recommend to most incoming freshmen. It really helps build a foundation for freshman year.”

“This program was amazing. I can truly say that I learned more about myself as a whole as well as caring about other people.”

“The service to the community, the discussions, and activities were all that I hoped they would be. I really liked the mix of fun and serious stuff that we did; our days were full, but not exhausting.”

“I’m very grateful for this program. It was invaluable and will help me throughout the next four years at Furman and even after I graduate.”

For additional information or questions regarding Summer Connections, contact the program coordinator, Rolyn Rollins, at rolyn.rollins@furman.edu or 864.294.2427.

To see photos from previous Summer Connections programs, you can follow us on Instagram @CothranCenter or Facebook Cothran Center Facebook Page .

Applications are now being accepted via the form below and students will be accepted in phases:

1st: April 8

2nd: April 29

3rd: May 20