Fall Orientation

WOW!

Our preparations for your arrival at Furman are nearly complete – we can’t wait for you to get here! On-campus orientation activities begin later this month!

 

MOVE-IN DAY INFORMATION

New student move-in takes place from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 21. Please plan to arrive during the New Student Move-in Time Block you selected.

Please note: Students involved with institutionally approved early arrival groups received move-in instructions from Housing and Residence Life in July. If you have questions about this process, please contact HousingandResidenceLife@furman.edu.

New students will check-in at their residence hall, on their assigned floor, where you will receive your keys, orientation name tag, and additional important information. Once your check-in is complete and your car is unloaded, you may take as much time as you need to get settled.

When you arrive on campus, follow the signs to your building:

• South Housing Residence Halls are Blackwell, Geer, Manly, McGlothlin, and Poteat.
• Clark Murphy Complex Residence Halls are Chiles, Gambrell, Haynsworth, Judson, McBee, Ramsay, and Townes. Clark Murphy Complex residents will check-in at the Judson Hall RA Office.
• North Village check-in will occur at North Village J 100.

You will be able to unload your vehicle near your residence hall. A team of housing student staff members and orientation leaders will be available to assist you. Once your car is unloaded, please move your vehicle to the appropriate parking lot.

We ask that you review and complete the following, to ensure a smooth move-in experience:

• Please clearly label all your personal items with your first and last name, building, and room number. This will help us make sure everything gets to the right location.
• Make sure you know your housing assignment. Please go to your Housing Self-Service Portal to see your assignment details. If you have any questions about your housing assignment, please contact the Housing and Residence Life Office at HousingandResidenceLife@furman.edu.
• Students are advised against bringing additional furniture, as each student will have a closet, desk, dresser, mini fridge, microwave, and bed provided in the room.
• Click here to view specific information about each residence hall, including general floor plans.

 

COMMUTER STUDENT INFORMATION

If you will be commuting to campus this year, you should still plan on participating in Fall Orientation activities!  There is a commuter student meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 21 at 3:00 p.m. in Burgiss Theater, which is located on the second level of the Trone Student Center. Following the commuter student meeting is the first orientation group meeting, and then you are invited to join us for dinner on campus. Orientation leaders will be available to review the Fall O schedule and answer any questions you may have.

 

FALL ORIENTATION

A wide variety of orientation programs will begin on August 21 and take place through the start of the fall semester. Whether you are a residential or commuting student, or a first-year or transfer student, Fall Orientation is designed to give you a starting point for how to best navigate life at Furman.

On Friday, August 22, both you and your parents, family, or other guests are invited to join us for your official Welcome to Furman! This will take place at 10:15 a.m. in McAlister Auditorium.

For the full Fall Orientation schedule, please refer to the Orientation section of the New Students website – just scroll down to Fall Orientation.