FLORENCE, S.C. – Francis Marion University will hold an Open House for prospective students and their families on Saturday, April 16.

    The day will begin with registration and a continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. in the McNair Science Building lobby, and a welcome will be given at 9 a.m. An information fair will run from 8 to 9 a.m. and three consecutive information sessions will be held from 9:30 to 11:20 a.m.

    Session topics will include academic programs, financial assistance, residence life, campus services, admissions and more. The information fair will provide an informal way to gather information and ask questions, and will highlight support services available to students.

    From 11:20 a.m. to noon, tours of the campus and residence halls will be given. A social and wrap-up will be held from noon to 1 p.m.

    Open House is a great way for prospective students to meet faculty, staff, administrators and current students – all while learning about FMU programs and services.

    The Open House coincides with the annual Art’s Alive festival on the FMU campus.

    For more information, contact the FMU Admissions Office at 843-661-1231 or toll-free at 1-800-368-7551.

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