Columbia International University

Solve the Case
2025-10-24 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | TV Studio, Ridderhof, 7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
🕵️ LVL99 Presents: Solve the CaseStep into the role of a detective, follow the clues, and crack the case! Gather your friends for a thrilling evening of puzzles and intrigue.
📅 Date: October 24th⏰ Time: 6:00 – 8:30 PM📍 Location: TV Studio🎮 Hosted by: LVL99🙌 Open to: All Students

Froggy Fridays
2025-10-24, 2025-10-17, 2025-10-10 | 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! 🐛🦎🪲

Online Session 2: Last Day to Add or Drop Classes
2025-10-24
Students have until October 24, 2025, to add or drop classes for Online Session 2. Changes made after this date will not be allowed, so review your schedule and make any adjustments before the deadline.

Masquerade Mask Making
2025-10-23 19:30 - 21:00 | TV Studio, Ridderhof, 7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
🎭 Masquerade Mask Making – Hosted by The ExchangeCreate your own masquerade mask and get inspired for Halloween! Supplies will be provided, and all students are welcome to join in the creativity.
📅 Date: October 23rd⏰ Time: 7:30 PM📍 Location: Ridderhof TV Studio🎓 Hosted by: The Exchange🙌 Open to: All Students

Midterms Study Session
2025-10-23 19:00 - 22:00 | G. Allen Fleece Library, 7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC, 29203
📚 Midterms Study Break – Hosted by Bio-Health Lock in, recharge, and grab some free snacks! A perfect way to study hard with friends.
📅 Date: October 23rd⏰ Time: 7:00 – 10:00 PM📍 Location: The Hub (2nd Floor of Library)🍎 Snacks Provided by: Bio-Health Club🙌 Open to: All Students

Dungeons and Dragons
2025-10-23 18:00 - 21:00 | TV Studio, Ridderhof, 7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
🐉 Dungeons & Dragons Biweekly SessionsEmbark on epic adventures, build your character, and roll the dice with fellow students! Open to all skill levels.
📅 Starts: Thursday (And every other Thursday after)⏰ Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM📍 Location: TV Studio🎲 Open to: All Students✉️ Info: angel.henderson@ciu.edu

Chapel: Dr. Raphael Anzenberger
2025-10-23 11:00 - 11:45, 2025-10-22 11:00 - 11:45, 2025-10-21 11:00 - 11:45 | Shortess Chapel
World Christian Week will feature Dr. Raphael Anzenberger, Executive Director of the Baptist Union of Canada.
🙏 Chapel is at the heart of our community and shared discipleship experience while studying at CIU. It is an integral part of our learning and equipping to impact the nations with the message of Christ. Chapel is held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11:00-11:45 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday chapels are designed for the entire university to gather in evangelical unity as a diverse and multicultural community. Wednesday chapels are typically designed for segments of the community to meet in separate venues, Community Groups, with advisors, or other assigned options.
2025-2026 theme is RENEWAL – “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing, and perfect will.” Romans 12:2
Questions about chapel can be emailed to studentlife@ciu.edu.

Career Readiness Session: Navigating Interviews
2025-10-21 18:00 - 19:00 | G. Allen Fleece Library, 7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC, 29203
Master your interview skills and make a lasting impression. This interactive session will help you:

Prepare for different interview formats
Answer common and difficult questions with confidence
Demonstrate professionalism and enthusiasm
Follow up effectively to stand out

📍 Location: BCDC Hub (CIU Library, 2nd Floor)
📧 Questions?Contact BCDC bcdc@ciu.edu

Prayer Day
2025-10-21 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.

Online Session 2 Begins
2025-10-20 08:00 - 21:00
Online Session 2 for Fall 2025 starts on October 20. Log in to your courses, check assignments, and connect with instructors to begin the session strong.

Ram Revive
2025-10-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Shortess Chapel
Ram Revive night will be a time where all of CIU athletics will have an opportunity to come together united in Christ. There will be a time of worship, and Chet Phillips will be giving a message. It is open for anyone to attend, not limited to athletes, come have a night of fellowship and worship with us!

Dead Poets Society - October
2025-10-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Prayer Towers, 7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
🔥 Dead Poets Society – Hosted by The CredoAn evening of poetry and reflection shared around the bonfire. A space for members to read, listen, and connect.
📅 Date: October 18th⏰ Time: 8:00 PM📍 Location: The Pavilion📖 Hosted by: The Credo🙌 Open to: Members Only

Fall Preview Day: Preview CIU, Discover Where You Belong
2025-10-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Shortess Chapel
Preview CIU and discover why you belong here!
On Saturday, October 18, you and your family are invited to experience a day on campus filled with connection, discovery, and community.
What to Expect:

Tour the campus and explore residence halls

Visit the Nursing and Health Science Open Houses

Enjoy a free lunch in the Rossi Dining Room

Meet professors who are passionate about investing in you

Connect with student leaders and hear about campus life

Get helpful admissions and financial aid guidance

Come see firsthand how CIU can prepare you for your calling, your career, and a community where you truly belong.

Fall Fiesta
2025-10-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Pavilion
🍁 Fall Fiesta
A Fall Celebration with a Latin TwistCelebrate the season with flavor and flair at Fall Fiesta! Enjoy a Moe’s Southwest Grill dinner, swing at the piñata, go apple bobbing, and get creative with pumpkin painting. As the sun sets, warm up with hot chocolate, roast s’mores, and hit the floor for line dancing and salsa under the fall sky.
It’s cozy, colorful, and full of fun — don’t miss it!

Last Day to Apply for Fall Graduation
2025-10-17 08:00 - 17:00
October 17 is the final day to submit your application for Fall Graduation. Be sure to complete all required forms and meet all academic requirements to ensure your eligibility.

Online Session 1 Ends
2025-10-17
The first online session of the semester concludes on October 17. Be sure all assignments, projects, and exams are submitted on time.

Student Improv Night: Live Comedy at CIU
2025-10-16 21:30 - 23:00 | 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

Trivia Night
2025-10-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Rossi Student Center
🧠 Trivia Night – Hosted by Psi Lambda DeltaTest your knowledge, enjoy some snacks, and compete for prizes in a night of friendly competition! Open to everyone.
📅 Date: October 16th⏰ Time: 5:30 PM📍 Location: C23 Game Roon🎓 Hosted by: Psi Lambda Delta🙌 Open to: Everyone
🍿 Snacks Provided🏆 Prizes to be Won

Grad Life Chapel
2025-10-16 11:00 - 12:00 | William H. Jones Center
🙏 Graduate Chapel – Hosted by the Grad Life CouncilA dedicated time of worship, prayer, and reflection with our graduate student community. All graduate students are warmly invited to attend.
📅 Date: October 16th⏰ Time: 11:00 AM📍 Location: Lyn Cook Seminar Room, William H. Jones Center🎓 Hosted by: Grad Life Council🙌 Open to: All Graduate Students

Chapel: Pastor Michael Turner
2025-10-16 11:00 - 11:45 | Shortess Chapel
Guest speaker is Senior Pastor of Mt. Horeb Church, Pastor Michael Turner.
🙏 Chapel is at the heart of our community and shared discipleship experience while studying at CIU. It is an integral part of our learning and equipping to impact the nations with the message of Christ. Chapel is held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11:00-11:45 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday chapels are designed for the entire university to gather in evangelical unity as a diverse and multicultural community. Wednesday chapels are typically designed for segments of the community to meet in separate venues, Community Groups, with advisors, or other assigned options.
2025-2026 theme is RENEWAL – “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing, and perfect will.” Romans 12:2
Questions about chapel can be emailed to studentlife@ciu.edu.

Sushi Making Event
2025-10-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Rossi Student Center
🍣 Join the International Student Association for Sushi Making! Learn how to roll your own sushi, meet new people, and enjoy a fun evening together. Open to everyone—no experience needed!
📅 Date: October 15th⏰ Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM📍 Location: Rossi Student Center🌎 Hosted by: International Student Association🙌 Open to: CIU Students

Palmetto Chamber Orchestra Moonlit Dreams & Adventures
2025-10-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Shortess Chapel
🎶 You’re Invited!Join us for an evening of “Moonlit Dreams and Adventures” with the Palmetto Chamber Orchestra right here on campus! Experience beautiful works by Fauré, Strauss, and Gounod — plus the world premiere of Behind the Mask by composer Huggins.
This big, fun Masquerade-themed program invites everyone to join the spirit of the evening — come dressed in costume and wear your favorite mask!
🗓 Saturday, October 26, 2025 – 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM📍 Shortess Chapel🎟 Free Admission! (Donations are appreciated.)
Don’t miss this magical musical experience under the direction of Maestra Suzanna Pavlovsky — a perfect way to unwind, celebrate creativity, and enjoy the arts!

Community Group
2025-10-15 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.

Spring & Summer Registration Opens
2025-10-15
Get ready to plan your next academic steps. Registration for Spring and Summer courses opens October 15. Secure your preferred classes early to stay on track toward your goals.

Book Eyed Peas Book Club – "And Then There Were None"
2025-10-14 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 And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie! Whether you’re a mystery 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: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie📘 Need a Book? Come to a meeting and inquire!

Chapel: Mr. Cubby Culbertson
2025-10-14 11:00 - 11:45 | Shortess Chapel
Guest speaker is Columbia entrepreneur, Mr. Cuddy Culbertson
🙏 Chapel is at the heart of our community and shared discipleship experience while studying at CIU. It is an integral part of our learning and equipping to impact the nations with the message of Christ. Chapel is held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11:00-11:45 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday chapels are designed for the entire university to gather in evangelical unity as a diverse and multicultural community. Wednesday chapels are typically designed for segments of the community to meet in separate venues, Community Groups, with advisors, or other assigned options.
2025-2026 theme is RENEWAL – “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is-his good, pleasing, and perfect will.” Romans 12:2
Questions about chapel can be emailed to studentlife@ciu.edu.
