Furman University - Academics

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Furman prides itself on the high level of personal attention each student receives from his or her professors. Many choose to work at Furman over larger, more research-oriented schools because of their strong commitment to teaching undergraduates. While professors are required to hold office hours everyday, most are available whenever students decide to drop by to discuss a project or just to chat. It is not unusual for professors to invite the class over for dinner or out to a downtown bar to celebrate the end of a term. The only downside to attending a school with such attentive professors is that those classes where you only show up for the final don’t really exist at Furman. Professors know when you are there and expect you to be ready to participate in class discussion.

Furman has an excellent academic reputation in the Southeast, and its national prestige continues to grow. The academics are one of the primary reasons most students decide to attend Furman. While every professor may not be your favorite, nearly all of them are extremely dedicated to teaching. This consistent quality of educators makes for a broad base of strong academic departments in every field of study.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

Most of the professors I have had... Most of the professors I have had are very good and educated in their subject matter. It’s easy for professors to cater to students’ needs because of the small class sizes. Whether the class is interesting or not would depend on what the student finds interesting. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

Hands down, my professors are the... Hands down, my professors are the best part of Furman. They contribute a great deal to the school. Each one exhibits a genuine attitude of caring for the student as a pupil, as well as an individual. The majority of my classes have included a lot of teacher-student and student-student interaction that makes the learning process much easier and more fun. My profs go out of their way to make sure I receive the help I need, and theyare always understanding when I go before them with an issue. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

The teachers are awesome. Most... The teachers are awesome. Most classes are discussion oriented and are very interesting. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

As in high school, there are some... As in high school, there are some easier teachers and then there are harder teachers. However, at Furman I’ve never had a bad teacher. I’ve found the teachers have students’ interests at heart, but they also want the students to learn responsibility. They will take special interest in you if you show a special interest in the class. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

The teachers are qualified,... The teachers are qualified, thorough, and helpful. Classes are always interesting—I learned more in one year at Furman than all four in high school. 12345 Academics Report

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What are CLPs?
CLP stands for Cultural Life Program, intended to supplement the educational experience of Furman students. Students must attend four sanctioned cultural events for each semester at Furman before graduating, or 32 total for four years. CLP events range from classical concerts, theater productions, and political speeches, to debates and films.

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