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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.
Details
During this three day weekend, many scholarships will be awarded, including the R.C. McQuilkin Scholarship. Named for our first president, this award covers full-tuition at CIU for four years.
This exciting weekend will include faculty interviews, group discussions, interaction with current students and staff, and opportunities to fellowship with potential classmates.
To qualify for this special weekend, students must be high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and an SAT score of 1000 or above (total of math and critical reading sections, excluding writing section) or ACT composite score of 21 or above. Weekend participants must also complete the following:
3. Christian Experience Essay (600 words minimum)
4. CIU Scholarship Application - please call Kelly Werner at (803) 807-5035 to receive instructions on completing the online financial aid application. This will not be availabe until after you have registered for the Weekend and applied to CIU.
5. Submit a 500-600 word Leadership essay, answering the question: "How do you anticipate being a leader on our campus?"
6. Submit an unofficial high school transcript and your SAT/ACT scores.
7.Submit a recent photo digital photo of you. Attach the photo to an email and send to leadership@ciu.edu.
The deadline to register for the weekend and have all the necessary paperwork turned in is Friday, November 16th, 2012. Please either mail documents to CIU (7435 Monticello Road, Columbia, SC 29230) or e-mail to leadership@ciu.edu.
Accepting CIU Scholarships
Students awarded a leadership scholarship, including the R.C. McQuilkin Scholarship, will have until March 1st to accept the scholarship. To secure and accept the scholarship, the student must submit a $400 deposit ($300 enrollment and $100 housing). This amount will be credited to the student's account.
Restrictions
The student receiving the R.C. McQuilkin Scholarship is not eligible for any other CIU grants or scholarships. Students receiving a Presidential, Dean or Servant Leader Scholarship are eligible for CIU grants, up to the cost of tuition and fees. All students receiving CIU Leadership Scholarships must apply for all federal, state and outside aid, which will be applied prior to the CIU Leadership Scholarship being applied.
Travel and Accomodations
Travel to CIU is at the student's expense. If the student is traveling by air to Columbia, please notify CIU so that a CIU representative can transport the student from the airport to campus.
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