Furman’s award-winning Pathways Program® is the only two-year advising program of its kind in the nation, designed to ensure every student maximizes their college experience and graduates career-ready.
The Furman experience is purposefully designed to guarantee you get the absolute most value out of your college journey. This personalized, proven approach transforms your education from a collection of classes into a high-impact, powerful pursuit tailored to your goals.
At Furman, your success isn’t left to chance. From day one, you’re connected with dedicated advisors, trained peer mentors, and a comprehensive support network that guides you through every step of your academic and professional development.
What sets Pathways apart:
Pathways delivers measurable outcomes that speak to the program’s effectiveness:
“Pathways gave me access to the resources Furman provides, which helped to advance my career path and focus on my strengths. With strengths assessment and putting me in contact with Furman alumni in my field of interest, I was able to better envision myself in the workplace and recognize the value I bring to solving a problem.”
— Adrian Gonzalez ’24, Physics and Applied Mathematics
The Pathways Program® has earned recognition from NACADA (The Global Community for Academic Advising) and the John N. Gardner Institute, establishing Furman as a national leader in student advising and support.
This innovative approach represents a fundamental shift in how universities support student success, moving beyond traditional advising to create an integrated, four-year experience that guarantees preparation for life after graduation.
Every year, Furman invests $1.8 million in student stipends for internships and research. Rather than competing for limited opportunities, you have guaranteed access to funded experiences that build your resume and expand your professional network.
“As a first-generation college student and as a Peer Mentor, one benefit that is really transparent throughout the Pathways Peer Mentoring Program is that it creates a level playing field for ALL students regardless of background, as it provides students with a basic understanding of college that ultimately pave the way for ALL first-year students to excel, thrive, and succeed.”
— Vincent McCoy ’22, Educational Studies major
“Exposing students to possibilities while they are undergraduates gives them a more concrete idea of what they want to do. At graduation they have a better sense of how what they have learned at Furman informs what they want to do next, and the steps they need to take to get there.”
Michelle Horhota
Associate Dean for Mentoring and Advising; Professor of Psychology
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