Columbia International University

Student Improv Night: Live Comedy at CIU
2025-12-04 21:30 - 23:00, 2026-01-29 21:30 - 23:00, 2026-02-12 21:30 - 23:00, 2026-02-26 21:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Hoke Auditorium
Come out for a night of quick wit, big laughs, and totally unscripted fun! Our biweekly improv show features a talented team of student performers bringing comedy to life—no script, just pure spontaneity. Everyone is welcome, so grab a friend and join the fun!
📅 When: Every other Thursday⏰ Time: 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM📍 Where: Hoke Auditorium👥 Who: Open to all – come support your fellow students!🎤 What: Live improv comedy by our student improv team

Froggy Fridays
2025-12-05, 2026-01-23 | All Campus
Every Friday, the hunt is on! Tiny frogs and other playful plastic critters are hidden all around CIU’s campus—waiting to be found.
Keep your eyes open in unexpected places… you never know where one might be hiding. If you spot one, it’s yours to keep!
Happy hunting, and good luck! 🐛🦎🪲

Christmas Card Making
2025-12-05 15:30 - 17:30 | Rossi Student Center
💌 Christmas Card Making – Hosted by The ExchangeGet creative and spread holiday cheer by making your own Christmas cards! All supplies provided and open to everyone.
📅 Date: December 5th⏰ Time: 3:30 PM📍 Location: Student Center🎓 Hosted by: The Exchange🙌 Open to: All Students

Movie Night
2025-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Hoke Auditorium
🎬 Movie Night – Hosted by Book Eyed PeasRelax and enjoy a cozy evening at the movies with friends! Film will be announced soon. Open to all students.
📅 Date: December 5th⏰ Time: 7:00 PM📍 Location: Hoke Auditorium📚 Hosted by: Book Eyed Peas🙌 Open to: All Students

Grab Your Favorite Mug & Join Us For Fun and Games
2025-12-05 19:30 - 21:30 | TV Studio, Ridderhof, 7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
☕ Grab Your Favorite Mug & Join Us For Fun and Games – Hosted by LVL99Bring your favorite mug and enjoy a warm cup of cocoa with friends! Cookies will be provided. Open to all students.
📅 Date: December 5th⏰ Time: 7:30 PM📍 Location: Ridderhof TV Studio🎮 Hosted by: LVL99🍪 Cookies Provided🙌 Open to: All Students

Christmas on the Quad
2025-12-07 17:00 - 20:00 | The Quad
🎄 Christmas on the Quad
A Cozy Celebration Under the LightsJoin us for a night of holiday cheer at Christmas on the Quad! Sip from the hot chocolate bar, enjoy festive treats, and gather around the Christmas trees for caroling and cozy vibes. Get creative with cookie decorating and Christmas cards, and don’t leave without your gift—just for you! It’s the perfect way to wrap up the semester and celebrate the season with your campus family.

Finals Week Study Break: Late Night Breakfast
2025-12-08 20:00 - 21:30 | Dining Hall
🥞 Late Night Breakfast
Monday @ 9 PM | Dining HallStart finals week the right way — with pancakes at night. Take a break from the books and join us for a hot breakfast spread and a build-your-own pancake bar, all sponsored by Hallmark Dining Services. Cozy food, good friends, and no morning alarm required.

Book Eyed Peas Book Club - "Howl's Moving Castle"
2025-12-09 19:00 - 21:00 | G. Allen Fleece Library, 7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC, 29203
Love books and good conversation? Join the Book Eyed Peas as we dive into Howl’s Moving Castle by Diane Wynne Jones! Whether you’re a fan or just looking to connect with fellow readers, all students are welcome.
📅 When: Every other Tuesday⏰ Time: 7:00 PM📍 Where: The Hub (2nd Floor, G. Allen Fleece Library)📖 Current Read: Howl’s Moving Castle by Diane Wynne Jones📘 Need a Book? Come to a meeting and inquire!

Finals Week Study Break: Bingo Night
2025-12-09 20:00 - 21:00 | Hoke Auditorium
🎁 Bingo Night
Tuesday @ 9 PM | Hoke AuditoriumYou’ve never played Bingo like this. Compete in five exciting rounds with over 70 prizes up for grabs — from snacks to fun surprises. Bring your focus, your lucky charm, and your loudest “BINGO!”

Finals Week Study Break: Ramen & Movie Night
2025-12-10 20:00 - 21:30 | Hoke Auditorium
🍜 Ramen & Movie Night
Wednesday @ 9 PM | Hoke AuditoriumSlurp and chill. Enjoy hot ramen while watching a classic movie with your friends. It’s the perfect midweek reset — no stress, just noodles, nostalgia, and a cozy night in.

Finals Week Study Break: Christmas Karaoke
2025-12-11 20:00 - 22:00 | C23 Game Room
🎤 Christmas Karaoke
Thursday @ 8 PM | Student CenterEnd finals week on a festive note! Grab a mic (and your friends) for a night of Christmas Karaoke, complete with all your favorite holiday hits. Whether you belt it out or just vibe with the crowd, this is your chance to sing your way into winter break.

New Student Move-In & Orientation
2026-01-09 09:00 - 11:00 | William H. Jones Center
Welcome to Columbia International University! New students and commuters joining CIU this spring are invited to attend Move-In and Orientation on Friday, January 9.
Check in between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. at the William H. Jones Center, where you’ll meet Student Life staff, get your ID, and receive everything you need to start your semester strong.
If you’re unable to attend Move-In or Check-In during this time, please contact the Student Life Office at StudentLife@ciu.edu or call (803) 807-5234.
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Community Group
2026-01-14 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-02-18 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-03-25 11:00 - 11:45 | All Campus
Students will connect with upperclassmen and campus leaders to build community. Students on Residence Halls will be meeting with their RA. Students in Pine View will be meeting with RAs and student leaders. Commuting students will meet in Hoke Auditorium with Jen Johnson, Associate Dean of Student Life. All community groups will count as chapel credit.

Book Eyed Peas Book Club – "Pride and Prejudice"
2026-01-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-17 19:00 - 21:00 | G. Allen Fleece Library, 7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC, 29203
Love books and good conversation? Join the Book Eyed Peas as we dive into Pride and Prejudice! Whether you’re a romance fan or just looking to connect with fellow readers, all students are welcome.
📅 When: Every other Tuesday⏰ Time: 7:00 PM📍 Where: The Hub (2nd Floor, G. Allen Fleece Library)📘 Need a Book? Come to a meeting and inquire!

International Dinner - January
2026-01-25 16:30 - 19:30 | Pine View Community Center, 7445 Monticello Road, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
🍲 International Student Potluck – Hosted by ISAJoin us for a special community dinner where we share food, culture, and conversation together! This gathering is exclusively for our international student family.
📅 Date: January 25th⏰ Time: 4:30pm – 7:30pm📍 Location: Pineview Community Center🌎 Hosted by: International Student Association🙌 Open to: International Students

Prayer Day
2026-01-28 08:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-26 08:00 - 15:00 | Shortess Chapel
🙏 Prayer Day: A Campus-Wide Day of Worship & Reflection
At the heart of Columbia International University is a commitment to spiritual formation. Prayer Days are dedicated moments each semester when we pause academic routines, cancel classes, and come together – students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends – to focus on one of our core values. Through worship, teaching, prayer, and small group reflection, we seek renewal, unity, and a deeper connection with God and one another. Event schedule for the day will be communicated to students’ emails within two weeks of the Prayer Day.
During this time, we require that all undergraduate students participate, though all students are welcome. Student workers may not work until 3 pm on Prayer Days.

House Throwdown
2026-01-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Hoke Auditorium
🏆 House Throwdown
The Ultimate House ShowdownGet ready for the most anticipated event of the year — House Throwdown! All 7 Houses take the stage in 5–7 minute performances that celebrate their unique culture, color, and core virtue. From creativity to community, each House competes for House points and the Throwdown trophy, judged by a panel of faculty and staff.
Meet the Houses of the Collective:

💛 Aequitas – House of Equity (Co-ed, Yellow)

❤️ Veritas – House of Truth (Women, Red)

💙 Fidelitas – House of Fidelity (Women, Blue)

💜 Dignitas – House of Dignity (Women, Purple)

🤍 Virtus – House of Virtue (Men, Grey)

💚 Sapientia – House of Wisdom (Men, Green)

🧡 Justitia – House of Justice (Men, Orange)

Join students, families, alumni, and fans for a night full of House pride, free snacks and drinks, and exclusive House merch. Bring your voice, your spirit, and your colors — it’s time to throw down!

Prayer Day - Authority of Scripture Week
2026-02-26 08:00 - 15:00
A campus-wide day of worship, reflection, and community. All students are encouraged to participate in activities focused on spiritual growth and connection.

Career Readiness Session: LinkedIn Blogging
2026-03-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Dining Hall
Learn how to use LinkedIn blogging to showcase your expertise, grow your professional network, and stand out to potential employers.
Speaker: Juan Carlos Orosco
Location: CIU Dining Hall (Meeting Room)
Questions? Contact BCDC@ciu.edu

Acoustarockrappapaloozastockfest
2026-03-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Shortess Chapel
🎤 AcoustarockrappapaloozastockfestGet ready for an unforgettable night of music, talent, and creativity as students take the stage for this high-energy talent show at CIU! Audition as a solo act or with a group, or just sit back and enjoy supporting your fellow students!
📅 Date: March 21st⏰ Time: 8:00 PM📍 Location: Shortess Chapel🙌 Open to: All Students

Grad Chapel
2026-03-26 11:00 - 12:00 | William H. Jones Center
Grad Chapel is a time for graduate students to pause, reflect, and gather in community. Hosted by the Grad Life Council, this chapel offers a meaningful space for worship and connection, with lunch provided afterward.
📅 Date: March 26⏰ Time: 11:00 AM📍 Location: Lyn Cook Seminar Room, Jones Center
