Columbia International University

Froggy Fridays
2025-11-14, 2025-11-07, 2025-10-31 | 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! 🐛🦎🪲

Spirit Week: Blue & Gold Day
2025-11-14 | All Campus
🎉 Spirit Week
Homecoming Hype Starts HereShow your school pride all week long with themed dress-up days leading up to Homecoming! Whether you go all out or keep it low-key, each outfit earns your House spirit points — so rep your look and bring the energy.
💙💛 Friday – Blue & Gold Day
Go big in school colors to cap off Spirit Week! Paint your face, break out your blue and gold gear, and get ready for Homecoming weekend in full pride mode.
Reminder: Students must still meet the Student Attire policy outlined in the Student Handbook.

Student Improv Night: Live Comedy at CIU
2025-11-13 21:30 - 23:00, 2025-10-30 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

Spirit Week: Dress Like a Professor Day
2025-11-13 | All Campus
🎉 Spirit Week
Homecoming Hype Starts HereShow your school pride all week long with themed dress-up days leading up to Homecoming! Whether you go all out or keep it low-key, each outfit earns your House spirit points — so rep your look and bring the energy.
👩‍🏫 Thursday – Dress Like a Professor Day
Channel your inner academic with cardigans, beards, glasses, or that one mug you must carry everywhere. Bonus points if your professor sees it and approves.
Reminder: Students must still meet the Student Attire policy outlined in the Student Handbook.

Growing Beyond Sunday: For Students, Dreamers, & Doers
2025-11-12 18:00 - 20:30 | Shortess Chapel
Join us for an inspiring evening where faith meets life beyond the church walls. This special event brings together students, young professionals, and families from across the city for:

Powerful worship that unites and uplifts
10 brief testimonies of faith in action
Stories of purpose in everyday work, school, and calling
Community connection with others pursuing growth in faith and life Whether you’re discovering your purpose, chasing your dreams, or actively making a difference, this night is for you. ✨ No cost to attend — just bring your friends, your questions, and your heart ready to grow.

📍 Location: Shortess Chapel
📧 Questions? Contact BCDC bcdc@ciu.edu

Community Group
2025-11-12 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.

Homecoming 2025: Celebrate & Reconnect
2025-11-12 - 2025-11-15 | All Campus
Celebrate tradition and reconnect with friends at CIU Homecoming 2025! Join alumni, students, families, and friends for a meaningful weekend of worship, fellowship, and fun as we honor CIU’s legacy and look toward the future.
Enjoy inspiring gatherings, class reunions, chapel services, and family-friendly activities across campus. From worship and testimonies to reunions and the CIU Bowl, Homecoming is a time to remember God’s faithfulness and renew your connection to the CIU community.
Event Highlights:

Wednesday, Nov. 12: Growing Beyond Sunday — Live worship, TEDTalk-style testimonies, and community connection (6:00–8:30 p.m.)

Thursday, Nov. 13: Chapel with Rev. Doug Rutt, CIU Board of Trustees Chairman (11:00 a.m.)

Friday, Nov. 14: Class reunions, open classes, complimentary lunch, Ambassador Choir Benefit Concert, President’s Banquet, and the CIU Bowl

Saturday, Nov. 15: Morning devotion with Rob Morgan, reunion gatherings, Bouncy House fun at The Quad, and Columbia Roots Tour

👉 Learn More and Register📄 Download the Full Schedule

Spirit Week: House Collective Day
2025-11-12 | All Campus
🎉 Spirit Week
Homecoming Hype Starts HereShow your school pride all week long with themed dress-up days leading up to Homecoming! Whether you go all out or keep it low-key, each outfit earns your House spirit points — so rep your look and bring the energy.
Wednesday – House Collective Day
Who has House pride? You have House pride! Dress out in your favorite merch from your House, whether it’s a sweatshirt, t-shirt, or beanie!
Reminder: Students must still meet the Student Attire policy outlined in the Student Handbook.

Book Eyed Peas Book Club - "Howl's Moving Castle"
2025-11-11 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!

Chapel: Mr. Ken Katayama
2025-11-11 11:00 - 11:45 | Shortess Chapel
Speaker is the President and CEO of Crossover Global and Member of CIU’s Board of Trustees, Mr. Ken Katayama.
🙏 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.

Spirit Week: Jersey/Hat Day
2025-11-11 | All Campus
🎉 Spirit Week
Homecoming Hype Starts HereShow your school pride all week long with themed dress-up days leading up to Homecoming! Whether you go all out or keep it low-key, each outfit earns your House spirit points — so rep your look and bring the energy.
🧢 Tuesday – Jersey/Hat Day
Sport your favorite team jersey or rep your style with a standout hat. Whether you’re repping a pro team or just your House, today’s about showing team pride from head to toe.
Reminder: Students must still meet the Student Attire policy outlined in the Student Handbook.

Spirit Week: Pajama Day
2025-11-10 | All Campus
🎉 Spirit Week
Homecoming Hype Starts HereShow your school pride all week long with themed dress-up days leading up to Homecoming! Whether you go all out or keep it low-key, each outfit earns your House spirit points — so rep your look and bring the energy.
💤 Monday – Pajama Day
Start the week in peak comfort. Roll out of bed and straight to class in your favorite pajamas, fuzzy slippers, or cozy robe. No judgment — just vibes.
Reminder: Students must still meet the Student Attire policy outlined in the Student Handbook.

International Dinner - November
2025-11-09 15:00 - 18:00 | 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: November 9th⏰ Time: 3:00 – 6:00 PM📍 Location: Pineview Community Center🌎 Hosted by: International Student Association🙌 Open to: International Students

Entrepreneurship 101: Final Showcase
2025-11-08 10:00 - 12:00 | William H. Jones Center
Join us for the Entrepreneurship 101 Final Showcase, where students will present their innovative business ideas developed throughout the semester. This event is a celebration of creativity, hard work, and entrepreneurial spirit. Attendees will:

See students pitch their projects and business concepts
Celebrate innovation and entrepreneurial growth
Discover which teams win exciting prizes
Support peers pursuing their professional and business goals

📍 Location: William H. Jones Center (CIU Business School)
📧 Questions? Contact BCDC bcdc@ciu.edu

Fall Hike
2025-11-08 09:00 - 11:30 | SC
🍂 Fall Hike – Hosted by Grad Life CouncilEnjoy the beauty of autumn with a group hike through Congaree National Park. Transportation will be organized—just come ready for adventure! Open to everyone.
📅 Date: November 8th⏰ Time: 9:00 AM📍 Location: Congaree National Park🚌 Transportation: Provided by Grad Life Council🙌 Open to: Everyone

Dead Poets Society - November
2025-11-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Pavilion
🔥 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: November 7th⏰ Time: 8:00 PM📍 Location: The Pavilion📖 Hosted by: The Credo🙌 Open to: Members Only

Dungeons and Dragons
2025-11-06 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

Grad School Info Session
2025-11-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Ridderhof Lobby, 7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
Grad School Info Session – Psi Lambda Delta
Got questions about psychology in grad school? Come have them answered with Dr. Steve Johnson!
Thursday, November 6th
6:00pm-7:00pm
TV Studio
Open to anyone interested in studying psychology in grad school!

Chapel: Pastor Raymond Washington
2025-11-06 11:00 - 11:45 | Shortess Chapel
Guest speaker is Southeast GRACISM Global Ambassador, Pastor Raymond Washington Jr.
🙏 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.

Webinar: Financial Aid Made Easy
2025-11-05 15:00 - 16:00
Paying for college doesn’t have to feel overwhelming! Join us on Tuesday, November 5, from 3:00–4:00 PM for a special webinar designed for prospective undergraduate students and their families.
Our admissions and financial aid team will walk you through the entire process of making college affordable. You’ll learn about:

Understanding college costs

CIU scholarships and grants

Federal loans and financial aid options

Tips for maximizing your aid each year

Bring your questions and get real-time answers in this interactive session. Discover how CIU makes Christ-centered education both accessible and affordable.

Student Testimonies
2025-11-05 11:00 - 11:45 | Shortess Chapel
Join us as students share their personal testimonies.
🙏 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: Generating Impact
2025-11-04 18:00 - 19:00 | G. Allen Fleece Library, 7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC, 29203
Discover how to bring value and make an impact in any workplace. This session will cover:

Identifying your unique strengths
Adding value to your team and organization
Building a reputation of excellence and leadership
Developing habits that set you apart as a professional

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

Chapel: Dr. David DeWitt
2025-11-04 11:00 - 11:45 | Shortess Chapel
Speaker is Dean of College of Arts & Sciences and Professor of Biomedical and Health Services, Dr. David DeWitt.
🙏 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.

Thespionage
2025-11-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Hoke Auditorium
🔎 Thespionage – Hosted by CIU ThespiansStep into an evening of mystery, intrigue, and drama! Thespians presents a live murder mystery onstage in Hoke! Sign up to play a character or dress up and join the fun as part of the interactive audience. Open to all students.
📅 Date: November 1st⏰ Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM📍 Location: Hoke Auditorium🎭 Hosted by: CIU Thespians📝 Character Signups Available🙌 Open to: All Students

Online Session 2: 50% Refund Period Ends
2025-10-31 08:00 - 17:00 | SC
October 31, 2025, marks the end of the 50% tuition refund period for Online Session 2 courses. After this date, withdrawals will not qualify for a partial refund. Review your schedule and make changes before the deadline if needed.

Bonfire Worship Night
2025-10-30 20:00 - 21:30 | Pavilion
🔥 Bonfire Night – Hosted by Adventure ClubGather around the fire for an evening of fun and worship with friends! S’mores will be provided. Open to everyone.
📅 Date: October 30th⏰ Time: 8:00 PM📍 Location: The Pavilion⛰️ Hosted by: Adventure Club🙌 Open to: All Students

Chapel: President Dr. William H. Jones
2025-10-30 11:00 - 23:45 | Shortess Chapel
Guest speaker is CIU’s President, Dr. William H. Jones.
🙏 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.
