Textbooks are listed in the course syllabus, posted on the CIUOnline course homepage approximately one month before the course is scheduled to begin. You are responsible to purchase your own textbooks from the CIU Bookstore. Please contact the Bookstore at 803-807-5263 or send an e-mail with any questions regarding finding and ordering books.
The AccessCIU-SSM office can be reached at 803-807-5378, or send an e-mail with your question.
You will find information on textbooks in the course syllabus. The course syllabus will be posted on the course home page approximately one month before the course is scheduled to begin. You are responsible to purchase your own textbooks. One option is to order them from the CIU Bookstore. To order by email contact bookstore [at] ciu.edu (Anti-spam: replace the [at] with "@"). To order by phone contact the cashier at (803) 807-5263.
Each course syllabus contains a course description, course objectives, booklist and requirements. The course syllabus will be posted on the CIUOnline course home page approximately one month before the course is scheduled to begin.
Course information is available through CIUOnline. If you already have a CIUOnline account, you will be able to access your new course within two business days of the time you submit your registration. If you have difficulty with your CIUOnline account:
Once registration opens, you will be able to register through your CIUOnline account for your upcoming course(s) and pre-register for the subsequent term. Confirmation of both your registration and pre-registration will be sent to you via e-mail.
Register and reserve housing for courses in Atlanta, GA when the registration period is open.
Syllabi for June Intensive and Fall Online courses are available in mid-April. Syllabi for January Intensive and Spring Online courses are avaialble in mid-November. Please visit the AccessCIU Upcoming Courses page
Student Financial Services has information and applications for the AccessCIU scholarships, student loans and the Church Matching Grant.
No. You complete the normal application process, although you must indicate that you are applying for the AccessCIU study track. Further information on the application process may be viewed on the Admissions page.
You may begin your studies during any term throughout the year, but we strongly recommend that you begin with an on-campus intensive course, either in Atlanta, GA or Columbia, SC when courses are offered in January or June.