WELCOME PACKET

2005-2006 Academic Year


Directions:
Francis Marion University is located seven (7) miles east of I-95 and Florence.  From I-95, take Exit 170 onto South Carolina Highway #327 and follow the signs to FMU.  The Smith University Center is located on the last driveway on the left, Robert C. Scott drive.  When you turn left onto Robert C. Scott Drive, you will park in parking loc C to unload.

Lodging:
We have a variety of places available for you to stay while visiting us.
Located off of 95 [At Both the Interstate 20 (160A) and HWY 52 (164) Exits.]

Please keep in mind that all of these hotels are approximately 20 minutes from campus.

Holiday Inn Express
150 Dunbarton Drive
Just off I-95, Exit 160A
1-800-465-4329

Fairfield Inn by Marriott
140 Dunbarton Drive
1-800-228-2800

Days Inn
Hwy 52 & I-95
843-665-4444

Comfort Inn
Hwy 52 & I-95
843-665-4558

Holiday Inn Express
(Closest hotel to campus)
I-95 @ Hwy 327
843-629-9779

Performance Areas:
We have four different venus to hold events.  They are all unique and they can provide a small intimate setting up to a an auditorium that can hold 600 people.

Smith University Center:
We can use the UC as a large performance area or make it more quaint by adding a stage.

McNair Auditorium:
Seats: 250 in Main Room
450 w/wings open
This is a theater stage with lights and curtains!

UC Lawn & Porch:
Plenty of space - WIDE OPEN!!

GYM:
We have a north end, south end and main floor. 

Meet our staff at the UPB Office:
Just so you will know our faces and be able to recognize us when you come to perform!

    Leigh Bostick, Advisor