Student Affairs Mission Statement

The Division of Student Affairs is committed to enhancing the student experience at FMU by providing services and support for students as they engage in their collegiate career and connect with the university community.  In recognizing that the academic mission of the university is preeminent, programs and services are designed to support the academic success of FMU Students. The divisional mission is to foster student development by engaging students in learning opportunities that encourages their personal, social, cultural, moral, physical and cognitive growth.

Campus Life at FMU

While known for academic excellence, education at Francis Marion University doesn’t end in the classroom.  We recognize that your entire college experience is crucial to our mission of preparing you for life. 

Opportunities abound to become involved on campus. Active involvement in campus life allows FMU students to make life-long friends, discover talents, develop leadership skills, and create lasting memories while having fun.  Through participating in one or more of the 60-plus student organizations, attending social events or lectures, going to athletic games, or becoming involved in campus projects such as theater productions or  community service organizations, FMU students become actively engaged in their collegiate experience. 

For many FMU students, one of their toughest decisions is what activity to get involved with first. By the time they graduate, our students have learned just how rewarding pursuing a college degree can be.

Information and Upcoming Events

FMU Homecoming Week - February 25 - March 1, 2008.  Contact the Student Affairs Office for more information.  Smith University Center, Room 205

"The Patriot" is the student newspaper at Francis Marion University.  The newspaper is published every other week, and can be accessed online here.

Voter Registration
Students can receive voter registration information from the Student Affairs Office in the Smith University Center room 205 or online at theSouth Carolina State Election Commission web site.