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WELCOME TO CIU
Congratulations on your acceptance to Columbia International University!
We are happy to have you join us
this semester. This booklet is meant to serve as a guide as you prepare for your classes at CIU and contains
information about academics, campus life, campus safety, support services and more.
If you have questions about CIU, being a student or living in Columbia, or if you just don’t know who to turn to -
call, email, or stop by the Student Life Office.
Looking forward to knowing Him and making Him known with you,
Rick Swift
Dean of Student Life
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STUDENT
CHECKLISTS
Complete FAFSA, review and
accept Financial Aid
Register for classes
Purchase textbooks
Pay bill or set up a payment
plan
Start using CIU email account
Read CIU Student Handbook
On-Campus Students
Submit Pre-Registration
Medical Form
Get Parking Decal
Online Students
Visit CIU eCampus to find
courses