Accepted Student Day
If your student has been accepted to Furman, be sure to attend one of our Accepted Student Days. Our program includes a session especially designed for parents. You will be able to attend an informational session and tour our campus before rejoining your student at an academic open house. Your student will attend his/her
own schedule of activities. Here is what you can expect:
Parent Schedule
9 a.m.
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Registration
McAlister Auditorium |
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| 9:15 a.m. |
Welcome and Opening Session
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9:45 a.m.
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The Furman Investment
Learn why Furman is one of the nation’s premier liberal arts universities. You'll hear about internships, study away, research opportunities, and other distinctive qualities that define our signature liberal arts education.
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| 10:45 a.m. |
Your Role at Furman
This session includes important information about housing, summer orientation, tuition payments, setting up student accounts, and ways to connect with parents of other Furman students.
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| 11:30 a.m. |
Complimentary Lunch
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12:30 p.m.
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Campus Tours
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1:30 p.m.
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Explore Furman
Take a break and explore the bookstore, take a walk around the lake, tour the David E. Shi Center for Sustainability, enjoy the current exhibit in the Thompson Gallery in the Roe Art Building, or visit with Financial Aid representatives in the Administration Building. Remember to make plans to meet your student at his/her chosen Academic Open House at 2:45 p.m.
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2:45 p.m.
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Academic Open Houses
Academic departments host informal open houses for both parents and students. Ask questions about your intended major, a specific class, or academic programs at Furman.
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3:45 p.m.
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Closing Session
Enjoy delectable sweet treats as the student teams finish Paladin Pursuit and winners are announced. You will also visit with your student's admission counselor. Don’t forget to ask for the accepted student gift!
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| 4:30 p.m. |
End of Program
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