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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.
Undergraduate Preview Day FAQ
Printer-friendly versionFrequently Asked Questions
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The only cost incurred by students participating in the event is travel to and from Columbia. Meals Thursday night through Friday lunch are provided free of charge for all prospective students and their guests. CIU also provides complimentary overnight accommodations in the Residence Halls for single prospective students who request to stay on campus at least 2 weeks prior to the event.
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Yes! Feel free to invite your family or other guests. Note that no childcare will be provided.
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A hotel list is available for married students and/or family members/guests staying overnight in the Columbia area. CIU also has a limited number of guest rooms available for $45/night in our Alumni Center.
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Your Bible and, if spending the night in the residence halls, a sleeping bag, pillow, toiletries, towel, alarm clock, and umbrella (if forecast calls for rain).
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The dress for CIU Preview is casual. Students typically wear t-shirts/other tops and jeans/pants/skirts to class. Please click Student Handbook to view our dress code. We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes. We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes. Please note that the Night Activity on Thursday evening may be fairly active.
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If your friend is also interested in attending CIU, he or she is considered a prospective student and MUST register too. Guests (parents, family friends, family members) are not considered prospective students and do not need to register; however, please indicate your number of guests on your registration form.
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Yes. We will have registration forms available at registration on Thursday evening from 6:00 – 7:15 pm as well as Friday morning from 7:30 – 8:00 am for “walk-in registrants”. Please note: Students must register at least 2 weeks prior to the eventif they wish to stay the night in the residence halls on Thursday. Walk-in registrants will NOT be able to spend Thursday night in the Residence halls.
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Yes! In order to help us plan for meals, please contact Tina Tindle by email at ttindle@ciu.edu to let her know if you are bringing additional guests.
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CIU provides complimentary pick up and drop off at the Columbia Airport. You MUST arrange pick up/drop off at least two weeks in advance. Please contact Tina Tindle at 1.800.777.2227, ext. 5058 or ttindle@ciu.edu .
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You will be connected with your host student during registration.
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Please contact Tina Tindle at 1.800.777.2227, ext. 5058 or by email at tindle@ciu.edu.