First-Generation Student Resources
At Furman, all students have access to a wide range of resources, benefits and opportunities. From paying for college to finding a career, Furman has faculty and staff who are ready to help you at each step of your college journey. Click the tabs and links below to learn more about what support and resources Furman has to offer.
If you have questions, your advisor has answers!
In your first two years, you will be connected with a Pathways Advisor and a peer mentor, who are available to answer your questions and help you navigate college. When you declare your major, you will receive a major advisor, who will help you select coursework and experiences that will prepare you for your future goals!
Pathways Program
Explore Majors, Minors, Programs, and More
Visit the Furman Academics website to learn more about what degrees we offer, what support resources are available, and how you can advance your education in and out of the classroom!
Academics
Learn how Financial Aid can help
Paying for college can be intimidating, but the Office of Financial Aid is here to help you evaluate all of your options and chart the best path forward. If you are experiencing financial hardships, advisors are great resources to help connect you to available support.
Financial Aid
Furman - Your Home Away from Home
Furman’s four-year residency requirement lets you live, work, and play all in the same location! From your first year in South Housing to your upperclassmen years in Clark Murphy and North Village, living so close to class has never been easier! Grab a bite with friends at one of the many dining options on campus!
Housing and Dining
Working on-campus
Furman offers a variety of on-campus job opportunities that provide valuable work experience and build career-enhancing skills that will be beneficial to students even beyond their years at Furman.
Visit the Student Employment Website to see job postings, resources for student employees and more.
Student Employment and Work-Study
Internships, Study Away, Career Preparation, and More
Visit the Center for Engaged Learning to learn about study away, internship, and research opportunities. Attend Furman Engaged in the spring to learn directly from other students about their experiences to determine what experience is right for you!
Visit the Malone Center for Career Engagement for support for everything from creating your resume, to mock interviews, and job searching.
