Mini Viewbook 2023-24

THESE NUMBERS ADD UP TO SOMETHING BIG

The world is changing, and Furman will help you navigate it. You’ll have a personalized pathway to study in one of more than 75 academic programs, all rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. When you graduate, you won’t just have job skills. Your thinking will be future-proof.

#4

MOST INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS

(six years in a row)

- U.S. News & World Report

100% 2,500

RESIDENTIAL CAMPUS STUDENTS

14

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

#45 NATIONAL LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGES

- U.S. News & World Report

#17

99% BEST CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE

- The Princeton Review

PLACEMENT RATE

SIX MONTHS AFTER GRADUATION (employed or in graduate school)

MAJORS

Accounting

Africana Studies

Humanities Track

Social Sciences Track

Anthropology

Art History

Studio Art

Asian Studies

Biology

Biomedical Sciences

Cell and Molecular Biology

Environmental and Conservation

Biology

Integrative Biology

Business Administration

Business Administration Track

Entrepreneurship Track

Finance Track

International Business Track

Marketing Track

Chemistry

Biochemistry Track

Environmental Chemistry Track

Chinese Studies

Classics

Historical Language and Literature

Information Tradition and Text

Communication Studies

Media Studies

Rhetoric and Advocacy

Computer Science

Engineering, dual-degree in Applied

Physics

Engineering, dual-degree in Physics

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Economics

Education

Educational Studies

English

Literature and Language

Writing

French

German Studies

Health Sciences

History

Information Technology

Japanese Studies

Mathematics

Applied Mathematics

Economics

Music

Church Music

Composition

Education

Theory

Performance

Neuroscience

Philosophy

Physics

Politics and International Affairs

Psychology

Public Health

Religion

Sociology

Spanish

Sustainability Science

Theatre Arts

Urban Studies

Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies

INTERDISCIPLINARY MINORS

Africana Studies

Ancient Greek and Roman Studies

Data Analytics

Environmental Studies

Film Studies

Humanities

Journalism

Latin American and Latinx Studies

Linguistics

Medicine, Health and Culture

Middle East and Islamic Studies

MAJORS AND MINORS

Musical Theatre

Poverty Studies

Science Education

Visual Strategy

Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies

CERTIFICATIONS

Early Childhood (PK–3)

Elementary (2–6)

English for Speakers of Other Languages (PK–12)

Languages – French, Spanish (PK–12)

Literacy – Literacy Teacher, Literacy Coach (PK–12)

Music (PK–12)

Special Education – Learning

Disabilities, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (PK–12)

Secondary Education – Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, Mathematics, Social Studies (9–12)

OTHER AREAS OF FOCUS

Military Science

Pre-Law

Pre-Medical Studies and Health Careers

AN EXPERIENCE THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING

COLLEGE SHOULD BE FUN. IT SHOULD ALSO BE TRANSFORMATIVE.

Study hard, learn hard, play hard. Mesh with a diverse group of people who interest and push you. Dive headfirst into our community.

And when you leave with your degree, you’ll be set up for a life of success under the promise of The Furman Advantage. It’s our guarantee that combines classroom learning with real-world experience and self-discovery.

For the next four years you will receive personal support, growth and rewarding experiences that set you up for a life of purpose, a fulfilling career and meaningful impact wherever you land.

THE FURMAN ADVANTAGE PROMISES:

A PERSONALIZED FOUR-YEAR PATHWAY TO GRADUATION

HIGH-IMPACT, ENGAGED LEARNING THROUGH RESEARCH, INTERNSHIPS AND STUDY AWAY

A TEAM OF ADVISORS AND MENTORS TO HELP YOU FIND YOUR PATH

LEADING INSTITUTES WHERE YOU EXPLORE AND TACKLE IMPORTANT ISSUES

HANDS-ON LEARNING

YOU CAN WRAP YOUR HEAD AROUND

SURGEONS HAVE SCALPELS. DESIGNERS USE PHOTOSHOP. WHAT WILL YOUR WORLD-CHANGING TOOL BE?

FIND OUT AND SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS THROUGH STUDY AWAY, INTERNSHIPS AND RESEARCH. THE FURMAN ADVANTAGE GUARANTEES YOU ACCESS TO THESE EXPERIENCES. YOU’LL SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS AND OPERATE (METAPHORICALLY) IN THE REAL WORLD, BEFORE YOU EVEN GRADUATE.

85%

PARTICIPATION IN INTERNSHIPS, STUDY AWAY OR UNDERGRAD RESEARCH

Best

UNDERGRAD RESEARCH and Creative Projects

– U.S. News & World Report

27

PROGRAMS OFFERED IN STUDY AWAY

99%

PLACEMENT RATE

six months post-graduation

A PATHWAY TO SUCCESS

Everyone’s journey is unique. That’s why we work with every student to create a pathway that aligns with their personal and professional goals. This type of personalization, paired with premiere academics, high-impact experiences and mentoring, is why Furman graduates have high rates of job placement and graduate school acceptance.

PATHWAYS PROGRAM

Many universities offer engaged learning options and an opportunity to meet with a career counselor. Furman has this and something no other school can offer – Pathways.

THE BACKBONE OF THE FURMAN ADVANTAGE.

In Pathways, the nation’s only 2-year program required for all first-year and sophomore students, you will learn how to integrate your academics, engaged learning experiences – study away, research, internships – and your career goals. You will also build a foundation of self-awareness and reflection helping you learn who you are, what you value and where your interests lie.

The result? Confidence in your choices during your Furman journey and beyond, and thriving in all aspects of your life.

“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

OF 2,500 A CLOSE KNIT COMMUNITY

With more than 160 student organizations, from spikeball to video game club, to global warming, and from student government to fraternity and sorority life, you’ll make friends who share your interests.

Of course, your first friends might be your roommates. All Furman students live on campus all four years, fostering an inclusive, learningbased community where you’ll feel supported and connected.

Living on campus all four years has major benefits. With a full calendar of campus events and activities, you’ll always have something to do. Plus, you’re closer to your classes, campus resources and dining options.

IT’S NOT HARD TO FIND YOUR PLACE HERE.

WE ARE PALADINS

WITH 18 DIVISION I TEAMS , numerous national titles, conference banners and tournament appearances tucked under our lance, the Paladins cheer and charge into any competition, ready to square up against the best. Students get in free to on-campus games. We also offer 23 club and 10 intramural sports, played for fun and campuswide bragging rights.

• 2 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

• 131 TEAMS COMPETED IN

NCAA TOURNAMENTS

• 105 SOCON REGULAR SEASON TITLES

• 140 LEAGUE TOURNAMENT CROWNS

• 166 NCAA D-1 ALL-AMERICANS

• 5 RHODES SCHOLARS

• A SOCON BEST 41 COSIDA

ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS

• 23 NCAA POST-GRADUATE SCHOLARS

• 159 SOCON PLAYERS OF THE YEAR

• 20 SOCON ATHLETES OF THE YEAR

• 66 SOCON TOURNAMENT MVPS

• 139 SOCON COACHES OF THE YEAR

GREENVILLE

IS A GREAT

PLACE

TO LIVE, LEARN AND GROW

A small city with big-time amenities, international flavor and, yes, many Instagram-worthy moments, Greenville, South Carolina is nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, between Atlanta, Charlotte and Asheville. Nationally recognized as one of America’s best cities, our home is the perfect place to live and learn.

These tree-lined, foot-friendly streets are teeming with quality coffee shops, public art galleries, parks, bike shops and trails, stadiums, boutique stores and a healthy serving of hospitality.

The gem of the Upstate also boasts a robust business climate, with employment and internship opportunities at BMW, Michelin, General Electric, Prisma Health and more.

COME SEE AND BELIEVE.