What is Orientation?
Orientation provides you the wonderful opportunity to familiarize yourself with college life at Francis Marion University. It also helps you to begin building a bright academic future. We strongly believe in orientation and require it for all incoming freshmen and transfer students.
Below is a list of what we have planned:
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Meet faculty, staff, and administrators
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Meet with an academic adviser to create a fall class schedule
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Register for classes
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Learn about campus services, programs, and resources
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Meet other new students
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Learn about campus life
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Get your FMU student ID card
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Have fun!
When to Attend
Orientation dates are listed below. Please be aware that orientation is a requirement of all new and transfer students. If you are a transfer student, non-traditional student over the age of 21, or are a military veteran then you should sign up for one of the transfer orientations. All others should sign-up for one of the freshman orientations.
Freshman Orientation
June 9-10
June 23-24
July 14-15
Transfer Orientation
June 13
August 6
Registration
Please register and pay your matriculation fee if you plan to attend the January Orientation.
Fees
Your $107 Matriculation Deposit covers the cost of your orientation.Your Matriculation Deposit is payable through the Admissions Office and confirms your enrollment at FMU. For each guest, there is a $25 fee.(LIMIT 2)
Francis Marion University
Orientation Office
P.O. Box 100547
Florence, SC 29501
1-800-368-7551 / 843-661-1288