ACADEMIC CATALOG 2018-2019

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13│ COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2018-2019 │ADMISSIONS
• Following admission to the University, international students are required to submit an enrollment deposit and all
necessary documentation for issuance of the student visa.
Non-Baccalaureate Students
Students without an earned baccalaureate degree may still be considered for admission to graduate and seminary programs
at Columbia International University. Requirements and availiability for non-baccalaureate students is available in the Non-
Baccalaureat Admissions Policy available at
Notification to Graduate Applicants
Once all application materials have been received, the completed application will be reviewed and the applicant notified of
the admission decision. Admission decisions are made without regard to race, ethnic origin, nationality, gender, or disability.
CIU reserves the right to deny or revoke the admission of any applicant whose behavior or lifestyle is inconsistent with
biblical principles or with the lifestyle standards of the CIU community.
Enrollment Deposit
Applicants approved for admission submit a $100 enrollment deposit that is applied toward tuition (see “International
Students” for international enrollment deposit requirement) with the exception of online only students. Students are required
to submit the enrollment deposit to secure their place within the desired start term.
Required Immunizations
The University follows the CDC and American College Health Association's recommendations regarding immunizations for
college students. All incoming students are required to submit a completed immunization record and medical history form
by their orientation date or move-in day. Immunization requirements must be met and on file at Health Services or a hold
will be placed on the student’s registration for the next academic term.
Students may be exempt from the required immunizations on grounds of permanent medical contraindication, conflicting
religious beliefs, or enrolling in online only courses.
Provisional Acceptance
Entering graduate students who do not meet the minimum requirements for their desired degree program may be admitted
on a provisional basis. The Admission Review Committee will review the candidate’s performance in previous education,
work, or military training and determine if provisional admission is appropriate.
General Admission Policies
Official Transcript
An official transcript is a comprehensive record of academic progress, including transfer courses, credit earned by exam,
and earned degrees. High school, homeschool, and college transcripts must list the following:
• Dates the student attended the institution
• Titles of courses and examinations completed
• Grades (marks) received
• Credit, hours or units earned
• any degree or diploma received
Transfer Credit
For transferable credits, see the Academic Policy section of the catalog.
Previously Enrolled Students
Students must reapply and submit all program requirements if out of attendance for two consecutive regular semesters.
Students who have missed only one regular semester of study contact the contact the Registrar’s Office. Students also
contact Residence Life if returning to reside in the residence halls, and the Financial Aid Office if financial aid is needed.
Non-Degree Seeking Students (NDSS)
Students not applying for a specific degree program may be accepted as a non-degree seeking student (NDSS). Examples
include transient students, consortium students, and students seeking prerequisites for licensures and certificates. NDSS
applicants must complete the general application requirements; unofficial transcripts or transient letter may be accepted as
the admitting credential.