Furman University

Diversity and Community Statement

Furman University seeks to reflect the diversity of the global community within which it exists and aspires to create an inclusive community of women and men of different races, religions, geographic origins, socioeconomic backgrounds, personal characteristics, and interests. As the university promotes understanding and mutual respect of all members of its community, the division of Student Life, in collaboration with the academic areas of the university works, strives to create both a social climate which is nurturing of new ideas and a community eager to learn and benefit from each other in an atmosphere of positive engagement and mutual respect.

The goal of all student life programs will be to reflect diverse perspectives of openness, honesty, tolerance and mutual respect, civic responsibility, global awareness, and bold intellectual inquiry. Freedom from discrimination, harassment, and violence against persons or property is respected as a basic right for all members of the university community. Any action disregarding this freedom will be challenged swiftly and collectively.