Life at FMU
FMU is home to a rich and varied social life amongst our student body. Expanding outlets of social interaction include events like Welcome Week – which concludes with our First Friday music festival – Oktoberfest, FM A’Glow, Doug’s Day (Founders Day), Homecoming, which includes the Annual Patriot Bonfire and FMU’s Got Talent finale, Arts International, and several other traditional occurrences. It doesn’t end with FMU-sponsored events, as students can choose to participate in more than 60 student organizations, fraternities and sororities, all of which sponsor their own events and activities.
Residential Life
There’s no better place to experience campus life! FMU offers the students who wish to live on campus several options — from classic college dorms to modern apartment living. We have options for first-year students and seasoned upper class students alike. Explore life on FMU’s campus and start your journey as an FMU Patriot today.
FMU students hike through a waterfall at the Wild Sumaco research station in Ecuador.
Members of FMU’s Young,Gifted, and Blessed Choir perform in 2014.
FMU’s Women’s soccer face off at Francis Marion University’s Sparrow Field.
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Students participating int the 2019 Presidents bowl pose for a photo over the Presidents Cup In December 2019.
Students roast marshmallows during the Homecoming bonfire in February 2019.
Students roast marshmallows during the Homecoming bonfire in February 2019.
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MaQuitta Butler receives a hug from Ms. FMU 2019 Alexa Williamson after winning the 2020 Ms. FMU Scholarship Pageant.
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Alexa Williamson of Kershaw was crowned Ms. FMU tonight at the annual Ms. FMU Pageant in the McNair Auditorium. Katelyn Coker of Lake City was named first runner-up and Rian Avin of Florence was named second runner-up. Congratulations, ladies!
Members of FMU Choir perform in April 2019.
Members of FMU Choir perform in April 2019.
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Francis Marion student athletes Briana Burgins, Brandon PArker and Gerorgia Garrison pose for portraits in the studion on April 19, 2019.
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Students with FMU’s Pre-Veterinary Club hosted the fist Pause for Paws event on Campus April 22, 2019. The Florence Area Humane Society brought puppies, a kitty and a therapy dog to help students and faculty realx and relieve stress on the last class day of the semester.
Members of the Music Industry Ensemble perform in November 2019.
Members of the Music Industry Ensemble perform in November 2019.
FMU’s volleyball team gets ready for a gammon October 2019.
FMU’s volleyball team gets ready for a game on October 2019.
Mens soccer.
Mens soccer.
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Students participate in Grille After Dark paint night- a monthly event that offers a variety of student events.
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Dr. Luther “Fred” Carter congratulates Elizabeth Floyd as she wins the Cardboard Regatta.
The first Friday celebration is the highlight of Welcome Week events.
The first Friday celebration is the highlight of Welcome Week events.
Students enjoy putt putt during a welcome back cookout in 2019.
Students enjoy putt putt during a welcome back cookout in 2019.
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Student Government leaders Gabe Hudson, Connor Graham, and Precious McLaughlin laugh during a photo shoot in 2019.
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Students participate in pedal cart races during the 2019 Arts International Festival.
Students participate in the annual cardboard regatta in 2019.
Students participate in the annual cardboard regatta in 2019.
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Students hold a candlelight vigil in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King in 2019, the event is held annually to celebrate the great civil rights leader.
Orientation Leader Aisha Clay handout materials during an orientation in 2020.
Orientation Leader Aisha Clay handout materials during an orientation in 2020.
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Brandon Jackson of Augusta, Ga. and Caira Wilson of Columbia were elected king and queen of Francis Marion’s Homecoming on Saturday, Feb. 1.
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Wide angle overview of game action during the men’s homecoming basketball game in 2020.
Game action during the men’s homecoming basketball game in 2020.
Game action during the men’s homecoming basketball game in 2020.
Frank the Fox FMU’s mascot shoots of t-shirts during a game break.
Frank the Fox FMU’s mascot shoots of t-shirts during a game break.
Friends gather during homecoming 2020.
Friends gather during homecoming 2020.
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Sorority sisters march in the parade during the annual Homecoming events on Saturday February 1, 2020.
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Sorority sisters prepare for the parade during the annual Homecoming events on Saturday February 1, 2020.
during the annual Homecoming events on Saturday February 1, 2020.
Fraternity brother ride a float during the annual Homecoming events on Saturday February 1, 2020.
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Participants laugh the semi- finalists in the 2020 President’s Bowl battle it out to see who claims a spot in the finals next week.
Students dance during the 2019 Carnevil celebration.
Students dance during the 2019 Carnevil celebration.
Students perform during the annual FMU’s Got Talent event in 2019.
Students perform during the annual FMU’s Got Talent event in 2019.
Baseball action
Baseball action
Men’s tennis action in 2018.
Men’s tennis action in 2018.
Members of FMU Choir perform in April 2019.
Members of FMU Choir perform in April 2019.