Furman Senior Viewbook

WHY FURMAN? B E C AU S E O T H E R S C H O O L S M A K E P R O M I S E S . W E M A K E G UA R A N T E E S .

GUARANTEED HIGH-IMPACT EXPERIENCES.

Every student gets funded research, study away, or internship opportunities – not just the lucky few.

GUARANTEED PERSONAL AT TENTION.

10:1 student-to-faculty ratio means professors know your name, not just your student ID number.

GUARANTEED SUPPORT. Our unique two-year

Pathways program guides you from day one through graduation – the only program of its kind in the nation.

GUARANTEED OUTCOMES. 98% of graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months.

100% of pre-med students accepted to medical school.

100% of pre-law students accepted to law school.

At most colleges, you compete for opportunities.

At Furman, opportunities are built into your experience.

That’s not luck – that’s intentional design.

YOUR INVESTMENT. OUR GUARANTEE. YOUR FUTURE. Follow us on Social @FURMANUNIVERSITY @FUADMISSION @FURMANUNIVERSITY

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MAJORS AND MINORS

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YOUR COURSE

TO PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS T H E R E ’ S A M O M E N T W H E N YO U K N O W – YO U ’ R E I N T H E R I G H T P L A C E , AT T H E R I G H T T I M E , W I T H T H E R I G H T P E O P L E . AT F U R M A N , E V E R Y T H I N G I S P E R S O N A L .

HIGH-IMPACT PROGRAMS ENRICHED BY FACULTY-LED RESEARCH AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE 75+ areas of study with #7 Most Innovative Schools (U.S. News & World Report) ranking Guaranteed experiential learning: 86% of students participate in research, study away, or internships

HIGH-TOUCH AND PURPOSEFUL STUDENTCENTERED SUPPORT 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio with no teaching assistants AWARD-WINNING PATHWAYS PROGRAM – the only twoyear advising program in the nation 33,000+ distinguished alumni network providing mentorship

700+ company internship partners across 23 countries

AN IMMERSIVE, VIBRANT CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY #23 Most Beautiful Campus (Travel & Leisure) 95% of students live on campus all four years

Greenville ranked #4 BEST PLACES TO LIVE (U.S. News & World Report)

A PLACE WHERE INVESTMENT YIELDS LIFELONG RETURNS

100%

FURMAN STUDENTS WITH DEMONSTRATED NEED RECEIVING INSTITUTIONAL AID

$93.5M TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARDED TO STUDENTS ANNUALLY

ONE OF THE NATION’S BEST VALUE COLLEGES (U.S. News & World Report)

YOUR JOURNEY,

OUR SUPPORT

PATHWAYS PROGRAM: THE ONLY TWO-YEAR ADVISING PROGRAM IN THE NATION The Furman experience is purposefully designed to guarantee you get the absolute most value out of your college journey.

This personalized approach transforms your education into a high-impact pursuit tailored to your goals.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT: PERSONALIZED ATTENTION: Weekly meetings with dedicated advisors and peer mentors

CONNECT WITH ALUMNI: Mentoring through our 33,000+ graduate network

GUARANTEED ACCESS TO HIGH-IMPACT EXPERIENCES: Secure research, study away and internships

CONTINUED SUPPORT: Your team works with you all four years

DISCOVER YOUR STRENGTHS: 100% of students complete CliftonStrengths assessment

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EXPERIENCE BECOMES EXPERTISE

$1.8M IN STIPENDS FOR UNPAID INTERNSHIPS ANNUALLY

700+

COMPANY PARTNERSHIPS FOR INTERNSHIP ACCESS

200+

STUDENT FELLOWS IN FULLY FUNDED SUMMER RESEARCH

“Pathways gave me access to the resources Furman provides, which helped to advance my career path and focus on my strengths.”

— ADRIAN GONZALEZ ’24, PHYSICS AND APPLIED M ATHEM ATICS DOUBLE M A JOR 3

JOURNEY FROM

CURIOSITY TO CAREER WILLIAM WALLACE ’25 ACCOUNTING

WILLIAM TRANSFERRED TO FURMAN FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND, FOLLOWING HIS FAMILY’S LEGACY WHILE DISCOVERING HIS PASSION FOR ACCOUNTING AND DATA ANALYTICS. HIS DIVERSE EXPERIENCES LED TO A POSITION WITH ONE OF THE WORLD’S TOP ACCOUNTING FIRMS.

HIS FURMAN JOURNEY: • Sandy Roberson, professor and chair of business and accounting, helped him see accounting as storytelling with numbers rather than just figures on paper • Participated in undergraduate research with Marion McHugh, associate professor of business and accounting • Completed multiple internships including Hendrick Motorsports, ARC Advisors, and PwC to explore various fields • Connected with KPMG recruiter through Furman’s career fair, leading to months of valuable mentorship • Reaffiliated with Sigma Chi fraternity after transferring, finding his greatest source of support and lifelong friendships • Secured a position as international tax associate with KPMG in Jacksonville, Florida, focusing on global shipping and logistics

“I came in thinking accounting was just numbers on paper, but quickly learned it’s about telling a story with numbers – what they mean, how they drive decisions.”

– WILLIAM WALL ACE ’25, ACCOUNTING

BUSINESS & ACCOUNTING PROGRAM Furman’s business tracks prepare bold, adaptive leaders for today’s complex world. Build a strong foundation in business principles while developing communication and problem-solving skills that set top performers apart.

CHOOSE YOUR PATH: • Accounting • Business Administration • Entrepreneurship • Finance • Marketing • International Business Beyond the classroom, engage in professional development through The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

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FROM PASSION

TO PURPOSE

AMANDA NNODIM ’25 HEALTH SCIENCES

“I wouldn’t be where I am without my sorority and sisters. They helped me become who I am and who I want to be.” – AMANDA NNODIM ’25, HEALTH SCIENCES

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AMANDA TRANSFORMED HER LOVE FOR HELPING OTHERS INTO A CLEAR HEALTHCARE PATH, BUILDING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS AND GAINING HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE.

HER INSPIRING JOURNEY: • Resident Assistant and First Year Advisor • NAACP and sorority leadership • Patient care experience for healthcare career • Harry B. Shucker Outstanding Student Leader Award • Mentored by Franklin Ellis, Center for Interpersonal Connections director • Moving to Dallas as certified nursing assistant in labor and delivery

HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAM FURMAN IS A NATIONAL LEADER IN PREPARING HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, WITH 100% OF GRADUATES ACCEPTED INTO MEDICAL SCHOOL.

AREAS OF STUDY • Biology • Biomedical Sciences • Health Sciences • Neuroscience • Public Health

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Our comprehensive Pre-Health program supports students across all majors with expert faculty mentorship, guaranteed research opportunities, and direct clinical observation through our exclusive Prisma Health partnership.

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FINDING HER VOICE IN LAW MARY BOUCHER ’25 ENGLISH & PSYCHOLOGY

MARY COMBINED HER PASSION FOR LITERATURE AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR INTO PRE-LAW SUCCESS, EARNING A FULL SCHOLARSHIP TO LAW SCHOOL.

HER PATH TO LEGAL SUCCESS: • Double-majored English & Psychology on pre-law track • Multiple Dean’s List recognition • Unsung Hero Award for campus contributions • Furman basketball meme during 2023 March Madness • Competitive cheerleading while maintaining academics • Guided by three exceptional advisors • Carolina Legal Research Fellowship with full scholarship to USC Law

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“The Furman Advantage is real, but you must take advantage of it.

At Furman, everyone is accessible and wants to help you.”

– MARY BOUCHER ’25, ENGLISH & PSYCHOLOGY

PRE-LAW PROGRAM Having community impact starts with being informed and engaged. Furman’s Pre-Law program gives you every opportunity to become someone who shapes real change, with 100% of Pre-Law students accepted into law school.

HOW WE PREPARE LEGAL PROFESSIONALS: • Dedicated full-time pre-law advisor • Hands-on experience through The Justicia Project • Mock trial excellence program • Attorney mentorship network

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LEADING ON

AND OFF THE COURT ELIJAH PORITZKY ’25 COMMUNICATIONS STUDIES

ELIJAH DISCOVERED HIS VOICE THROUGH MULTIMEDIA STORYTELLING WHILE LEADING THE TENNIS TEAM, PROVING LEADERSHIP SKILLS TRANSFER SEAMLESSLY BETWEEN ATHLETICS AND ACADEMICS.

HIS MULTIFACETED ACHIEVEMENTS: • Captain of men’s tennis team • Regional Society of Professional Journalists “mark of excellence” award • Advanced to national competition from 12 SPJ regions • Created “Covering the Court” podcast • NATAS Student Production Award for “Saving Sam” • Furman’s Hall of Leaders Award for Excellence in Service & Leadership • Plans professional tennis while keeping media opportunities open 81 4

“I never thought I’d find myself in leadership positions, but slowly got to that point. I’ve led teams and groups and loved every moment.”

– ELIJAH PORITZKY ’25, COMMUNICATIONS STUDIES

COMMUNICATION STUDIES PROGRAM In today’s information-saturated world, effective communication is currency. The ability to tell stories and motivate people touches every successful career aspect.

CAREER PATHWAYS: • Advocacy • Marketing & PR • Journalism • Sports Administration • Consulting • Graduate Studies Students engage in hands-on media production, gain global perspective through study abroad, and secure competitive internships in Greenville’s top-10 Southeast media market.

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FIND YOUR PLACE, YOURSELF AND YOUR PEOPLE

COMMITTED TO RESIDENTIAL LIFE When you live and learn in community, you develop deeper bonds and stronger friendships. Everything you need is right outside your door. Brand-new or newly renovated residence halls, guaranteed housing, and no rent worries let you focus on what matters. Your living experience grows with you.

95%

LIVE ON CAMPUS ALL FOUR YEARS

ALL HOUSING RENOVATED

IN LAST 8 YEARS

GET INVOLVED AND MAKE YOUR MARK Campus thrives on student involvement – join the student government, sororities and fraternities, Furman Outdoors Club, Investment Club, or the Justice Forum, to name a few.

185+ student organizations 14 sorority and fraternity organizations with deferred recruitment

DIN IT TO WIN IT 18 Division I teams thrive on loyalty, dedication and passionate fans that bleed purple. Furman is known for its competitive spirit and memorable upsets against powerhouse programs.

Free tickets to all home sporting events for students. Furman advanced to NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament second round in 2023.

NEW BASKETBALL ARENA: The newly renovated Timmons Arena brings state-of-the-art design and unbeatable home-court advantage.

THE PROOF IS IN THE PALADIN HOW DO WE KNOW WHETHER WE’RE PROVIDING VALUE TO OUR GRADUATES? THE PROOF IS IN THEIR SUCCESS.

RETURN ON INVESTMENT STARTING SALARIES CONSISTENTLY EXCEED NATIONAL AVERAGES

LIFETIME EARNING POTENTIAL SIGNIFICANTLY OUTPACES INVESTMENT

ONE OF THE NATION’S BEST VALUE COLLEGES (U.S. News & World Report))

GUARANTEED RESULTS THAT DELIVER ON OUR PROMISE. EMPLOYMENT & GRADUATE SCHOOL SUCCESS 98% of graduates employed, enrolled or in service within six months 100% of pre-med students accepted to medical school 100% of pre-law students accepted to law school 96% of graduates are satisfied with employment plans 100% of graduates are satisfied with continuing education plans

ALUMNI NETWORK IMPACT 33,000+ distinguished alumni across the globe TOP EMPLOYERS actively recruit Furman graduates: Bank of America, BMW, Deloitte, Disney NOTABLE ALUMNI include President of Finland, National Academy Fellows, industry leaders

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