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2012-2013 Seminary Programs Academic Catalog
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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 refund-
ed minus any fees owed. For more information,
go to , or email
The CIU Village consists of both student- and
school-owned mobile homes. There is an applica-
tion 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 expe-
rience. A special international student handbook
is published each year to introduce international
students to the life of the school and the commu-
nity. The school’s emphasis on cross-cultural min-
istry 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 consider 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 Student Financial Services
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
assigned a personal post office box for receiving
mail. The Post Office sells stamps, postcards and
air forms, and receives and forwards letters and
packages for the U.S. Postal Service. UPS,
FEDEX and DHL are also available for deliveries
and mailings.
student services fee
Fees are included within the tuition rate in order to
support the various student organizations and
student operations (such as student government
and the yearbook). Please consult with Student
Life for a list of the various organizations that are
funded by the student body.