Francis Marion University

Francis Marion University is on a 832-acre campus in the rural setting of Florence, South Carolina.

Francis Marion University Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for Francis Marion University students to join – including chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, and more.

Interested in Greek life? Francis Marion University has fraternities and sororities.

Francis Marion University has several thriving Baptist Collegiate Ministries. In fact, more students participate in the Baptist Collegiate Ministries than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Francis Marion University include Teaching Children of Poverty Scholars, NAACP, Phi Alpha Theta and Pre-Vet Club.

Francis Marion University students' favorite campus traditions are First Friday, Homecoming and FM A'Glow.

Francis Marion University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Francis Marion University.

Francis Marion University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most Francis Marion University students live off campus. In 2022, 34% of undergrads at Francis Marion University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 66% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Francis Marion University. There are 1,539 spots available in on-campus housing for all 3,475 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 965 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Francis Marion University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Francis Marion University Athletics

At Francis Marion University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Francis Marion University:

Is Francis Marion University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Francis Marion University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Francis Marion University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Francis Marion University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, Francis Marion University has Lighted pathways/sidewalks.

Plan a Visit to Francis Marion University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Francis Marion University, take U.S. 301 to Florence, SC. If you need to fly, book your flight to Florence Regional Airport airport.

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