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Health Services
An on-campus clinic staffed by a registered nurse and a visiting physician is provided for the health care needs of CIU students.
Students are responsible for the cost of medicines, physician’s fees, testing procedures, and hospital charges. All students must
maintain hospital and medical insurance. A group insurance plan is required of students who are not covered by another
medical plan.
Housing
In the residence halls rooms are air-conditioned and furnished with beds, desks, chairs, dressers, sinks, refrigerators, and
microwaves. Community bathrooms are located on each hall and laundry facilities are located on both sides of campus. Each
residence hall is equipped with available WiFi and satellite TV. For more information, see “Campus Residency Requirements
for Single Undergraduate Students.”
Pine View apartments offer on-campus housing for CIU students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Efficiency, one, two, and three
bedroom units are available. Each bedroom has its own bathroom and walk-in closet. All apartments come with kitchen
appliances as well as a washer and dryer, available cable TV, and high-speed internet. For more information, visit
www.ciu4me.com/pineview
.
International Students
CIU strives to provide a hospitable environment for its many international students. Many faculty members have significant
overseas ministry experience.
An International Student Booklet is published each year to introduce international students to the life of the school and the
community. The school’s emphasis on cross-cultural ministry and biblical studies provides an atmosphere in which
international students are encouraged to relate biblical truth to their cultures and North American students are encouraged to
appreciate other cultures and consider how the Scriptures may be lived out and communicated in other cultures.
Thousands of international students from 91 countries reside in the Columbia area. This large international 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. Click
here
to view the International Student Booklet.
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 household items at a reduced cost to off-campus students, 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 encouraged to be involved in other
activities of the student 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
CIU’s orientation sessions assist both new students and parents of undergraduates in their preparation for college life at CIU.
The orientation provides a comprehensive introduction to the CIU community and educational philosophy. While being
informative, orientation is also an opportunity for fun and fellowship.
All entering undergraduate students are required to attend an orientation session (Connect: CIU). Entering graduate and
seminary students are encouraged to attend. Orientation brochures are mailed to all accepted students. Those unable to attend
must notify the Student Life office prior to the August or January orientation.
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. USPS, FEDEX, and DHL are also available for
deliveries and mailings.
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