CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS




As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our reports
dated July 18, 2001, on the May 31, 2001 financial statements of the STI Classic
Funds, and to all references to our Firm included in or made part of the STI
Classic Funds' Post-Effective Amendment No. 41 on Form N-1A to the Registration
Statement File No. 33-45671.



                                                       /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Philadelphia, PA
September 26, 2001