Columbia International University

Dungeons and Dragons
2025-09-25 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-11 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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: Professor Dr. Bryan Beyer
2025-09-25 11:00 - 11:45 | Shortess Chapel
Guest speaker is Professor Emeritus and member of CIU’s Board of Trustees, Dr. Bryan Beyer.
🙏 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.

Community Group
2025-09-24 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.

Chapel: Pastor Dr. Ryan Pack
2025-09-23 11:00 - 11:45 | Shortess Chapel
Guest speaker is Senior Pastor of Riverland Hills, Dr. Ryan Pack.
🙏 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.

Outdoor Movie Night
2025-09-20 19:30 - 21:30 | The Quad
Psi Lambda Delta presents a cozy film under the stars with friends and community! Snacks will be provided—just bring your own blankets and chairs. Open to all students!
📅 Date: September 20th⏰ Time: 7:30 PM📍 Location: The Quad🎥 Hosted by: Psi Lambda Delta🍿 Snacks Provided🙌 Open to: All Students

Chai Chat
2025-09-20 19:00 - 21:30
An evening of conversation and community over warm chai. Open to MKs and TCKs.
📅 Date: September 20th⏰ Time: 7:00 PM🌍 Hosted by: MuKappa🙌 Open to: MKs & TCKs (Members Only)

Froggy Fridays
2025-09-19, 2025-09-12 | 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 1: Last Day to Withdraw from Course
2025-09-19
Today is the final day to withdraw from Online Session 1 courses with a “W” grade on your transcript. After this date, withdrawals may result in a failing grade. Contact your academic advisor if you need guidance on withdrawing.

Student Improv Night: Live Comedy at CIU
2025-09-18 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

Chapel: Pastor Matt Densky
2025-09-18 11:00 - 11:45, 2025-09-16 12:00 - 12:45 | Shortess Chapel
Christian Life Conference will feature guest speaker, Pastor Matt Densky.
🙏 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.

Face Paint + CIU Soccer Doubleheader
2025-09-17 17:00 - 17:45 | Moore Fitness Center
Hosted by: The Exchange | Open to Students, Families, & Friends | Free for Students
Get game-day ready with free face painting before CIU’s soccer doubleheader! Come early, show your Ram pride, and get your game face on.
⚽ Game Schedule:

Women’s Soccer vs. Montreat College (N.C.) – Kickoff at 5:00 PM

Men’s Soccer vs. Montreat College (N.C.) – Kickoff at 7:00 PM

🎨 Face Painting Details:

Open from 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM

Free for students

$2.00 for families and friends

Join us for an evening of school spirit, face paint, and soccer under the lights. Go Rams! 🐏

Prayer Day
2025-09-17 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.

Book Eyed Peas Book Club – "And Then There Were None"
2025-09-16 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!

Career Readiness Session: Work Ethics
2025-09-16 18:00 - 19:00 | G. Allen Fleece Library, 7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC, 29203
Join us for a session focused on building a strong professional work ethic. Students will explore:

The importance of integrity and accountability
Professional responsibility in the workplace
How to cultivate discipline and reliability
Strategies to become a trusted and dependable team member

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

Online Session 2: Last Day to Withdraw
2025-09-14
This is the final day to withdraw from Online Session 2 courses and receive a grade of “W.” Make sure all withdrawal paperwork is submitted to avoid receiving a letter grade.

Nerf Battle Night – Everyone’s Invited
2025-09-12 20:00 - 21:30 | Fisher Building
Get ready to dodge, dash, and battle it out in an all-out Nerf war hosted by the Adventure Club! Bring your own Nerf gear and join the action—open to everyone, so bring a friend and let the foam fly!
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM📍 Location: Fisher Building🔫 Gear: Bring your own Nerf guns & darts👥 Who: Open to everyone – all are welcome!🎯 Hosted by: Adventure Club

Chapel: Professor Dr. Michael Lyons
2025-09-11 11:00 - 11:45 | Shortess Chapel
Guest speaker is CIU’s Associate Professor of Old Testament & Hebrew, Dr. Michael Lyons.
🙏 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.

Chapel: Advisor/Advisee
2025-09-10 11:00 - 11:45 | Shortess Chapel
Students will be meeting with their program’s faculty advisor to learn more about their program and classmates.
🙏 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.

Chapel: Pastor Dr. Jeff Philpott and Pastor Malcolm Walls
2025-09-09 11:00 - 11:45 | Shortess Chapel
Guest speakers are the Lead Pastor and the Pastor of Outreach & Next Steps, Jeff Philpott and Malcolm Walls.
🙏 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.

Full Fall Semester: 50% Refund Period Ends
2025-09-09
This is the final day to receive a 50% tuition refund for dropped Fall Semester courses. After today, no partial refunds will be issued. Contact the Registrar’s Office if you have questions about your schedule or refund eligibility.

Entrepreneurship 101: Starting Up
2025-09-06 10:00 - 12:00 | William H. Jones Center
CIU students are invited to kick off Entrepreneurship 101 with our Starting Up session. This workshop is the perfect place to begin shaping your business ideas and learning the fundamentals of entrepreneurship.
Participants will:

Explore how to design and structure a business concept
Gain tools for creativity, planning, and execution
Connect with like-minded students interested in innovation
Learn about opportunities to compete for prizes throughout the program

📍 Location: William H. Jones Center, Room 141
📧 Questions? Contact BCDC bcdc@ciu.edu

Entrepreneurship 101 Kickoff & Info Session
2025-09-06 10:00 - 12:00 | William H. Jones Center
Join us for the Entrepreneurship 101 Kickoff & Info Session this Saturday, September 6, from 10 AM – 12 PM at the William H. Jones Center.
This free 10-week program will help you:

Refine your ideas and develop a business or ministry plan

Create a pitch to present to our panel of judges

Compete for up to $3,000 in seed money

Earn a spot in our Spring Incubator to launch your idea 🚀

Who can join?
Open to CIU students, alumni, and the Midlands community.
This Saturday’s session is your chance to learn more about the program, meet other aspiring entrepreneurs, and take the first step toward developing and funding your dreams.
We hope to see you there!
Event Details
📅 Kickoff & Info Session: Saturday, Sep 6 | 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 Columbia International University, William H. Jones Center

Fall Musical Callbacks: Into The Woods
2025-09-06 09:30 - 12:00 | Hoke Auditorium
📣 The next step in the journey to Into the Woods begins here. Callbacks for the Fall Musical will be announced in the auditorium. Come prepared to perform, collaborate, and take your audition to the next level with The Thespians.
Hosted by The Thespians

Fall Musical Musical Auditions: Into The Woods
2025-09-05 17:30 - 23:00 | Hoke Auditorium
🎶 Step into the spotlight! The Thespians invite you to audition for this year’s fall musical, Into the Woods. Whether you’re an experienced performer or eager to take the stage for the first time, we want to see your talent shine. Prepare your best and be ready for a magical production filled with music, storytelling, and imagination.
Hosted by The Thespians

Online Session 1: 50% Refund Period Ends
2025-09-05
Today marks the final day to receive a 50% tuition refund for Virtual Session 1 courses. After this date, no partial refunds will be issued for dropped classes. Check with the Registrar’s Office if you have questions about your enrollment or refund eligibility.

Chapel: Pastor David Gentino
2025-09-04 11:00 - 11:45 | Shortess Chapel
Guest speaker is the Lead Pastor of Columbia Presbyterian Church, David Gentino.
🙏 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.
