Georgiatwins

Greenville definitely has a true winter season, though perhaps not as long as the Northeast, Midwest or Rocky Mountains. I believe you daughter will be fine with a sweater/sweatshirt until the time around Thanksgiving. It will get chilly -lows in the upper 40's in early November. By the time our kids went back from Thanksgiving break, they took a light coat and some sweaters. At Christmas holidays, I would plan to send a coat to keep your D warm enough through days in the 30's-low 40's and lows in the 20's. There were at least 2 occasions last winter when several of the fountains froze-according to our two.

Be sure to send a raincoat and rain boots-my D thought the rain boots made life more pleasant for getting to classes, student center, etc. I am sure other Furman parents will have some great suggestions-DD used one of the 3/4 length winter coats and was warm enough during the coldest periods. DS had a double layer "flight jacket" which worked well. You are correct-shorts and flip flops are fine-but she will definitely need a larger variety of clothes. Don't forget a nice sundress or two for the "shoe dance: and MyTie party that are a tradition during freshman orientation.

Just looked at your post again-I would say November-March are long pants with some type of sweater over blouse/or T. Feel free to PM me if I can be of more help.