Graduate Academic Catalog 2012-2013

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2012-2013 Graduate Programs Academic Catalog
Housing
On-campus housing for single students is avail-
able in the residence halls on a limited basis, and
housing for both married and single students is
available in the Pine View Apartments. The CIU
Village, located on CIU property, is a mobile
home park for married students and families.
The Pine View Apartments can be leased by mar-
ried students and by single students who are
older than 23. One-, two-, and three-bedroom
apartments feature full-size appliances, high-
speed Internet and basic cable. Each bedroom
has a private bathroom and closet. Residents
may choose to rent a full apartment or to share
an apartment with roommates. Students who
share an apartment are responsible for their own
rent but are not responsible to find roommates.
Rent is due on the first of the month, and finan-
cial aid is available for full-time students. A $100
non-refundable application fee and a security
deposit equal to one month’s rent are due prior to
moving in. Upon departure, the security deposit is
refunded minus any fees owed. For more infor-
mation, go to or
email
The CIU Village consists of both student- and
school-owned mobile homes. There is an appli-
cation process for renting school-owned homes.
A wide range of off-campus housing options is
also available. The Student Life Office maintains a
database of available housing at
International Students
CIU strives to provide a hospitable environment
for its many international students. Many faculty
members have significant overseas ministry
experience. A special international student hand-
book is published each year to introduce interna-
tional students to the life of the school and the
community. The school’s emphasis on cross-cul-
tural ministry and biblical studies provides an
atmosphere in which international students are
encouraged to relate biblical truth to their cultures
and in which North American students are
encouraged to appreciate other cultures and con-
sider how the Scriptures may be lived out and
communicated in those cultures.
Over 1,000 international students from 91 coun-
tries reside in the Columbia area. This large inter-
national community and the many churches in
the area provide a variety of learning and ministry
experiences. The Student Life Office informs,
encourages and helps international students and
their families with non-academic concerns,
including transition issues and immigration policy
and paperwork.
Koinonia Food Co-Op
Student families operate an on-campus food co-
op, providing quality Harvest Hope Food Bank
goods and products at no cost and other house-
hold items at a reduced cost to off-campus stu-
dents, faculty, staff and alumni. There is a fee to
join the co-op.
Married Student Services
The Married Student Association coordinates
events designed to include the whole family.
Wives Fellowship meets monthly to encourage
and equip student, staff and faculty wives.
Student spouses and families are also encour-
aged to be involved in other activities of the stu-
dent body.
Spouses are encouraged to enroll in an academic
program or individual courses. (See “Spouse
Tuition Benefits” in the Financial Aid section of
this catalog.)
New Student Orientation
The orientation program provides a comprehen-
sive introduction to the CIU community and CIU’s
educational philosophy. All entering students are
encouraged to attend the orientation session.
Students who are unable to attend should notify
the Student Life Office.
Post Office
CIU operates a full-service post office for faculty,
staff and students with regular afternoon hours
throughout the academic year. Students are