We’re thrilled to invite you to Family Weekend at Furman. This special tradition is a chance to experience campus life through your student’s eyes, connect with other families, and celebrate all that makes the Furman community so vibrant. Whether it’s your first visit or a return to campus, we can’t wait to welcome you to […]
Representatives from Herff Jones will be taking orders for class rings. Order yours and participate in Furman's ring ceremony on April 10, 2027 - a cherished annual tradition. Please note: For Classes '28 and '29 - the ring ceremony will take place during the 2027 Family Weekend. Parents of Sophomores and Juniors may wish to order their […]
Your visit will include a 30-minute group information session led by an Admissions Counselor, followed by a 90-minute walking and riding tour of Furman’s campus led by one of our current students. Space is limited and all guests must register through this link.
After arriving on campus, please head to the Trone Student Center (located by Furman Lake). The check-in table will be located on the 2nd floor of the building. When entering from the Furman Lake/Trone Student Center parking lot, you will pass the bookstore and head upstairs on your left. When entering from the direction of […]
Next to the Family Weekend Check-in and Information Hub, purchase your copy of the Bicentennial Cookbook, Paladin Plates: Celebrating 200 Years Around the Furman Dinner Table and have it signed by First Gentleman, Charles Davis! Books can be pre-ordered through the University bookstore.
Come and celebrate the newly renovated Herman W. Lay Physical Activities Center (PAC). Made possible through a generous gift from Susan Lay Atwell and Anthony Atwell in honor of her father Herman W. Lay 1930, proud Furman alumnus, original benefactor of the PAC. Dedication at 2 p.m. Tours of the new facility - including the […]
Join Kim Keefer, Director of Strengths Programming & Strategy, a Gallup-Certified Global Strengths Coach and student Strengths Ambassadors at Furman University - for a specially designed workshop for Furman families. It will provide you with a common language to talk about Strengths with your student and others. All Furman students learn their CliftonStrengths Top 5 […]
Drop by for an opportunity to meet the campus partners who deliver The Furman Advantage to your student every day. Learn about the programs, services, and opportunities that are offered across campus. The Campus Partners Fair will take place within the Duke Library: upon entering the library, the tables will be setup in the main […]
“Furman’s Second Century: A Bicentennial Exhibition, Part Two, 1926-2026.” Stop by Special Collections and Archives to see historic Furman documents, rare books, and more! Library staff will be on-hand to help answer any questions or explain historical pieces. Directions to the Library via Main Gate From Poinsett Highway (US 276 West), take the exit toward […]
Did you know that Furman has its own planetarium? Come and view the heavens from the comfort of the indoors! First come, first served seating (max seating available: 30). There are two scheduled shows, each expected to run for 45 minutes. The first will start at 3 p.m. and the second will start at 4 […]