Furman University - Safety & Security

Quick Stats

College Prowler Take

There is no question that Furman’s campus feels extremely safe. About half of the students never lock the doors to their rooms during the day or at night. Security may not be as tight as it is on other college campuses, but that’s because there isn’t really a need. Serious crimes rarely happen on campus, and if a student doesn’t feel safe walking alone at night, they can always call on a Public Safety officer to escort them. Although not necessarily the wisest decision, students often feel that they don’t have to exercise the same safety precautions as they would in the real world.

Public Safety maintains a highly visible presence on campus, which contributes to its feeling of safety. And while security is not a concern for most students, officers seem to do a good job of taking precautionary measures. Officers are constantly patrolling the campus and are quick to respond to any calls. Residence halls have additional security by requiring a swipe card or key to get into the building. However, doors are often propped open by students. Although Furman’s campus is gated, and they close the back gate every night, the front gate is always open. But if Furman’s security seems lax in some areas, that is only because there has never been a need for more rigorous safety precautions.

Free Profile Tools

Do I Stand A Chance?

Calculate YOUR chances of admission at every school CP covers!

__%

Personality Match

Calculate YOUR personality match with every school CP covers!

__%

What'll It Cost Me?

Estimate your out-of-pocket costs at every school CP covers!

$__,___

Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

Furman’s campus is very safe. As... Furman’s campus is very safe. As long as you are cautious and aware of your surroundings, you will be fine, just like anywhere else. 12345 Safety & Security Report

Anonymous says:

I feel like there is about as much... I feel like there is about as much security as there needs to be. There are no metal detectors, and there aren’t cops everywhere, but there are definitely cops around. There are also general precautionary measures such as access cards to enter dorm buildings, as well as individual room keys. I have never felt unsafe. 12345 Safety & Security Report

Anonymous says:

On the whole, the campus is pretty... On the whole, the campus is pretty secure, and I don’t have a lot of qualms about walking by myself at night. That doesn’t mean incidents don’t happen, but it’s very rare. It’s such a small campus that Public Safety can intervene quickly should something happen. Still, it’s good to exercise common sense about safety. 12345 Safety & Security Report

Anonymous says:

FUPO to the rescue! I’ve never... FUPO to the rescue! I’ve never felt endangered at Furman. The most common crime is bike theft—and the bike is usually found within a week. 12345 Safety & Security Report

Anonymous says:

I dread seeing Public Safety... I dread seeing Public Safety officers, but on the whole, they are friendly. They are rabid about parking tickets, however, and that is very frustrating. 12345 Safety & Security Report

Did You Know?

You can simply dial 2111 from any University phone to reach Public Safety immediately.

Furman offers a free women’s self defense course to students.

Most Recent Contributing Author

Name: Tenell Felder
Hometown: Columbia, SC
Major: Political Science/Communications

Tenell has smelled lightning before during a very severe thunderstorm. Considering that she is terrified of thunderstorms, this was a semi-tramatic experience but also a really cool one.

Contributing Author Internship

College Prowler is actively seeking talented students to be "Contributing Authors," and assist with updating the College Prowler guide to their school. This is a great opportunity for a student to gain internship experience, be a part of a nationally recognized company, gain tremendous exposure, utilize new media techniques, and share advice with high school students about what life is really like at your college. Read more about the internship.