Mar
28
FMU faculty, staff, and student body make online instruction a success
Francis Marion University moved to online instruction with few flaws last week in response to the coronavirus outbreak. With the help of FMU’s faculty, staff and student body, the process has been quite smooth.
Mar
27
FMU Campus Technology providing Internet connectivity assistance
FMU is delivering online instructions to students for the remainder of the spring 2020 semester as a part of the university’s response to the coronavirus outbreak. Francis Marion’s Campus Technology office is working with other organizations around the state to ensure all students have consistent Internet access.
Mar
26
FMU facilities adjust hours of operation – March 26, 2020
Francis Marion University remains closed, however several facilities on campus will remain open for students in need of dining and academic resources. The Smith University Center will remain closed. The Patriot Bookstore will remain open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays. Rogers Library will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each [...]
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Mar
25
Spring concerts at FMU PAC postponed
Grammy winner Shawn Colvin’s April 25 concert has been postponed until a later date. The Allman Betts Band has been rescheduled from May 6 to August 19.
Mar
23
Letter from FMU Residence Life to students – March 23, 2020
Dear FMU Residential Students, The situation with regard to the coronavirus outbreak continues to evolve in the United Sates and across South Carolina. Federal and state officials are taking increasingly strident measures to control the contagion. Many of these measures are directed at keeping populations as sparse as possible. This is the primary reason FMU [...]
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Mar
23
Intent to Remain on Campus
As a precaution, we are again urging all residential students to vacate campus housing. But we understand that some students may have no other accommodations. Students who need to remain on campus should return this form as quickly as possible. The possibility of future directives from the state or federal governments may mean that FMU [...]
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Mar
23
Intent to Leave Campus Form
Residents who vacate campus will receive partial reimbursement for housing and dining fees. At present, the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education is working with the public colleges and universities across the state to develop the model for reimbursement. To facilitate this process, students who are leaving campus housing should complete the Intent to Leave [...]
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Mar
19
Latest statement from Dr. Fred Carter, FMU President – March 19, 2020
Message from Dr. Fred Carter, president Francis Marion University, to FMU faculty and staff. Governor McMaster instructed all public universities to take the necessary actions to provide online instruction for the remainder of the semester. This removes any ambiguity regarding the rest of our academic year. After consultation with Robert Lee, our board chair, we [...]
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Mar
19
Statement from Dr. Peter King, FMU provost – March 19, 2020
A message from Dr. Peter King, provost of Francis Marion University, to all Francis Marion University students made on Thursday, March 19, 2020.
Mar
18
Summer Housing Application
FMU Housing - Summer 2024 Housing Application FMU Housing - Summer 2024 Housing Application Name * Name First First Last Last Student ID# * Date of Birth * Gender * FemaleMale Current Classification * FreshmanSophomoreJuniorSeniorOther Current Classification Cell Phone * Email (FMU email if current student) * Permanent Address * Permanent Address Permanent Address Permanent [...]
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Mar
17
FMU campus dining services to operate on limited basis during closing- March 17, 2020
While Francis Marion University remains closed through this month per Gov. Henry McMaster's executive order, campus dining services will operate under limited hours of operation after spring break for students remaining on campus. Ervin Dining Hall will be open on Sunday (3/22/2020) from 5pm to 7pm. Starting Monday (3/23/2020), Ervin will be open for brunch [...]
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Mar
16
Latest statement from Dr. Fred Carter, FMU President – March 16, 2020
Message from Dr. Fred Carter, president Francis Marion University, to FMU faculty and staff. As you recall, the governor’s executive order yesterday closed the university, while giving us the latitude to transition to online instruction. Today we met with our COVID-19 working group, the vice presidents and department directors, and the deans and chairs. We [...]
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