All single undergraduate students under 23 are required to live on campus.  Undergraduate students living with family within commuting distance (50 miles) must live on campus during their first two semesters at CIU.  Students may move off campus if they will turn 23 during that semester.  Seniors and those who are 22 may petition to live in the on-campus apartments.

The Student Senate is the executive cabinet responsible for representing the students before the administration and communicating back to the students. The presidents of all student organizations serve on the Senate with the four student senate executive officers. Opportunities for leadership also include; The Student Union, Student Mission Connection, The Finial, Married Student Association, African American Student Association, Grad Life Council, Mu Kappa, The Exchange, International Students Ministries, The Credo, Freshmen Leadership Team, Class Officers and Pilgrims Protest.

Yes. All registered students (Federal Work Study approved or not) are eligible for student worker positions. Jobs range from various positions in the Cafeteria and Library to highly technical jobs in IT or faculty assistantships. Students must apply directly to the departments that are hiring and may not always get their first choice, but if persistent and not overly picky, everyone who wants to work on campus can find something.

All students working on a degree and taking classes on campus are required to complete a Pre-registration Medical Requirements form. This form must be completed in full before a student can register for classes. The student will need to provide proof of insurance coverage, proof of tuberculosis screening within one year prior to enrollment and documentation of measles/rubella vaccination.

No, the library has numerous "public access" computers for student use. In addition, the computer lab has several other computers from which students can access the library website, catalog, and electronic databases.

Security patrols campus night and day. Campus Security can be reached at (803) 513-3967.

According to FERPA regulations, only your student can give you that information. Even if we have the permission slip giving parents access to student's academic information, we cannot give out grades - even to the student.

CIU holds an annual church fair made up of 30-40 churches that are connected CIU. The students can speak to members and leaders of the churches as well as talk to other students that attend those churches. CIU also has curriculum within the core classes that requires students to attend several different congregations.

Each vocational course taught at CIU is taught from a biblical world view. This means that though the student may be learning communications, teaching, or business principles, they are also learning how to apply ethical, moral, and biblical skills to other parts of their life.

CIU has 6 traditional residence halls which house mainly undergraduates. Each semester approximately 330 students live in our residence halls.

Yes, on campus students are required to attend chapel four days a week (Tuesday through Friday). For many students chapel times are a highlight of their CIU experience.

All of the major buildings on campus have wireless capability. Currently there is WiFi access in: all residence halls, the Student Center, the Computer Lab, the Library, the Fitness Center, the classroom buildings and the Alumni Building.

Yes, we have residence halls set aside for freshmen students. There is an intentional environment set-up to encourage growth for CIU's first year students. We have a dedicated team of upperclassman leaders called the Freshman Leadership Team that works to encourage your student to strengthen their relationship with the Lord and with their peers. The FLT is committed to providing a supportive, caring, and enthusiastic environment to help your student to embrace all that God wants them to be. The team is made up of 15 upperclassmen: 9 females, 6 males - for a total of 3 upperclassmen per floor.

It means that the student can work in a Federal Work Study approved on-campus or community service job to earn funds to help finance his/her education. Almost all student worker jobs on CIU's campus are Federal Work Study (FWS) approved. A FWS student can apply for any approved opening but there is no guarantee of employment. All applicants for student worker jobs must go through the normal hiring process. The award amount means that the student can earn up to that amount without having to claim it as income on the next FAFSA form.

• Intercultural Studies (ICS)
• Psychology
• Youth Ministry, Family, and Culture
• Communication

The minimum admissions requirements are a 2.0 high school GPA, and a 1290 (out of 2400) on the SAT or an ACT score of 18 (out of 36).

The average scores for students entering in Fall 2010 is 1097 SAT, 23 ACT and a 3.57 GPA.

If a student is transferring in less than 24 credits, they need to proceed with the normal registration process including a high school transcript and test scores. However, if they are transferring in more than 24 credits, the high school transcript and test scores are not necessary.

We can make them a sack lunch or take-out box for the meals that they are missing in the cafeteria.

45% male students and 55% female students.

Our club/intramurals include:  men and women’s soccer, volleyball, flag football, running, several different aerobic/fitness classes available.  CIU has a fully equipped weight room with cardio machines as well as free weights.

The future intercollegiate program is being developed and may include the following sports in the next 5-6 years:  men’s soccer, women’s volleyball, m/w cross country, basketball, women’s soccer, baseball and softball.

Every student has a Bible major and a second major in one of 15 areas.  There are 6 minor areas as well. The top majors include Intercultural Studies, Youth, Family, and Culture, Communication, and Psychology. 

Programs include:  Applied English, Biblical Languages, Bible Teaching, Business and Organizational Leadership, Communication, Family and Church Education, General Studies, Humanities, Intercultural Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Music, Pastoral Ministries, Psychology, Teacher Education, Youth, Family and Culture.

Minors available in: Digital Media, English, International Community Development, Philosophy, TEFL.

The Health Services clinic is open Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed during chapel and lunch) Contact Health Services by calling (803) 807-5056.

Services are provided include:

• Walk-in clinics, Monday - Friday, for nursing assessment and recommendations
• Doctor's clinic by appointment weekly (Minimal fee)
• Referrals (medical, dental, chiropractic, etc.)
• Many over the counter medications at low cost

Under the ADA requirements, disability accommodations are provided on an individualized basis and can include test adjustments, printed media reformatted to audio, course substitution, readers, tutors, note-takers, study groups, proctored testing etc. CLEP testing and proctoring missed and distance course exams are additional services provided through Academic Services.

Spring 2013: early deadline of December 1, 2012 ($45 fee); late deadline of January 1, 2013 ($65 fee).

Fall 2013: early deadline of May 15, 2013 ($45 fee); late deadline of July 1, 2013 ($65 fee).

Spring 2014: early deadline of November 1, 2013 ($45 fee); late deadline of December 1, 2013 ($65 fee).

All jobs for students can be found on CIUOnline under Career Services listed on the Main Menu. Under the On-Campus Student Employment section, students can view all current on-campus job openings, plus read instructions about student employment and download an application. On-campus student worker jobs are also posted on bulletin boards located in the Student Center, next to the Bookstore and by the HR/Career Services offices on the second floor of the Administration building.

All off-campus jobs are posted on the CIU JobBoard, also located on CIUOnline, under Career Services. Students must register first using their Student ID number as their Access ID and then can search for all types of jobs. There are part-time, full-time, volunteer, internships and seasonal job postings. Job searches can be done by location (local, statewide, national and international) and by type of job.

Find more information about Career Services.

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The fact that our students cannot go to Greenville or Charlotte for a concert and be back before 1 a.m. or 2 a.m. helps make the case for the later curfew. However, the main point is that learning to make choices and balance one's own time is a major part of the college experience. Students rarely use the late curfew, but it is there when it is needed. If they use it a lot in their first semester they realize it cannot continue and make changes rather quickly.