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Furman offers early course registration for first-year students who enroll by April 1
Admitted students and their families are invited to explore Furman and connect with current students and faculty at Furman Forward. Photo by Nathan Gray, Furman University.
Furman University is offering a new benefit for students admitted through Early Action and Regular Decision admission rounds who enroll by April 1: Early course registration for their first-semester, first-year courses.
Hope Cook ’26 leads an Admissions campus tour to prospective students. Photo by Owen Withycombe, Furman University.
“The Class of 2030 is taking shape fast, and it’s inspiring to see so many future Paladins ready to start their journey,” said Melissa Cline, associate vice president for Enrollment Management and Success. “Early course registration only heightens the anticipation and makes this an especially exciting moment for our newest students.”
Admitted students eager to take advantage of this benefit can secure their spot in the Class of 2030 by clicking here.
“Registering early will help you whether you are sure of what you want to major in or not,” said Patrick Guinee ’26, a politics and international affairs major and Paladin Admissions Liaison (PAL). Furman’s PALs serve as ambassadors and connect with prospective students while leading campus tours.
“If you don’t know where your exact interests lie, you’ll want to take classes that help you narrow down your options while still fulfilling general education requirements,” Guinee said.
Patrick Guinee ’26 and other Paladin Admission Liaisons applaud as accepted students for the Class of 2028 exit McAlister Auditorium after a welcome program during Furman Forward in 2024. Photo by Nathan Gray, Furman University.
Furman is consistently ranked among the best in the nation for welcoming new students. U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges 2026 rankings listed Furman as No. 18 for “Best First-Year Experience,” ahead of schools including Duke, Notre Dame and Bucknell.
For Micah Clarke ’26, another PAL and a health sciences major, the support students get coming into Furman is her favorite aspect of life on campus.
“Students are challenged to do their best work, provided with the resources they need to succeed and taught how to use those resources effectively and confidently,” she said.