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Top News |
First Intercollegiate Athlete Signs to Play for CIU Rams SoccerClick here to read the full story. |
History In The Making
We are embarking on one of the most exciting chapters in the history of CIU. For the first time in 89 years, CIU will field our first intercollegiate athletic teams in fall 2012. Why athletics at CIU? It fits with our purpose of educating people from a biblical worldview to impact the nations with the message of Christ. Imagine the outreach that student-athletes and coaches can have both at home and abroad using the platform of athletics to share the good news of Jesus Christ
Our Sports
Fall 2012 marks the beginning of an aggressive five-year plan introducing intercollegiate athletics at CIU.
Our League
CIU will compete in the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), whose mission is to use athletic competition as an integral component of education, evangelism, and encouragement.
Our Mascot
The ram was chosen as the CIU mascot for its strength and its biblical significance. Not only are rams known as ferocious defenders of their territory and their flock, the ram is a symbol of God's provision - a foreshadowing of Christ's sacrifice on the cross.
CIU Rams Club
Click here for more information on becoming a founding member of the CIU Rams Club!
Moore Fitness Center
Cheryl Guinther is the communications coordinator for the Alumni Ministries Office of Columbia International University. She serves alumni with genuine personal care and a professional approach developed over years as an executive administrative assistant and missionary. Cheryl worked over six years for a Christian financial management company providing client-care to seniors. As a missionary with Brethren in Christ World Missions in Zambia, Africa, Cheryl managed a mission guesthouse, served with a church team taking the “Jesus Film” to outlying villages, and started a “Reading Room” ministry to help street children return to school. For the last five years, she has been a mentor in the Missions Development Program for Brethren in Christ World Missions. Cheryl and her husband, Peter, moved to Columbia from Mechanicsburg, Penn. in August of 2010 so that Peter could complete his Master of Divinity degree at CIU. She enjoys reading, gardening, volunteering at a women’s shelter, and the close fellowship with her neighbors in the CIU Village.
Cheryl’s favorite Scripture verse is Romans 13:8.
Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.
Tuition & Fees
2011-2012 Application & Registration Fees
Find tuition and fee information for online courses and programs here. Visit Financial Aid for all other tuition and fee information.
Fall 2011 Tuition Refund Schedule
Undergraduate, Graduate, & Seminary
- Drop / Add ends at noon on August 30
- 90% refund ends 5 pm September 1
- 50% refund ends 5 pm September 15
- 25% refund ends 5 pm October 13
- Last day to withdraw with a "W" ends 5 pm October 13
Payment options / Payment plan
After registering for your course you may pay online using a major credit card by going to Student Accounting on CIU Online. You may also make arrangements with the Accounting Office at (803) 807-5055 to make payment of the full amount or to set up a payment plan. Failure to pay for your course by the end of drop/add will result in disenrollment in the course.
Financial Aid
Students taking online courses may be eligible for financial aid if they are enrolled in a degree program at CIU. Students who are eligible may receive Federal and State funds. Students who wish to receive aid must complete the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All online courses qualify for military Tuition Assistance and Veteran's Benefits. For more information on financial aid, contact CIU's Financial Services Office at finaid@ciu.eduor (803) 807-5036.
Guest rate: A special Guest rate is available to students not seeking a degree. It is only available for the first 12 semester hours of course study.
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