Columbia International University

Move-In: New Fall Athletes
2026-08-03 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
9 AM-10:30 AM – New Student Athletes participating in Men’s/Women’s Soccer and Varsity Volleyball check in at the William H. Jones Center
2 PM – New Student Athletic Parent Meeting (Hoke Auditorium)

Move-In: Fall Athletes
2026-08-03 09:00 - 09:30
9 AM-9:30 AM – Returning Student Athletes participating in Men’s/Women’s Soccer and Varsity Volleyball move in

Move-In: Resident Assistants
2026-08-02 14:00 - 17:00
The Resident Assistants will move into the residence halls and begin leadership training.

Webinar: Fall '26 Admitted Students
2026-07-15

Admitted Student Day
2026-06-26 09:00 | Fisher Building
Congratulations on being accepted to Columbia International University! Get RAM READY at Admitted Student Day on June 26! You will get all of your questions answered about:

Spiritual Formation
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Campus Life
Advising & Academic Success
Athletics
Fall Welcome Weekend & Move In (Residents)

Admitted Student Day
2026-05-29 09:00
Congratulations on being accepted to Columbia International University! Get RAM READY at Admitted Student Day on May 29! You will get all of your questions answered about:

Spiritual Formation
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Campus Life
Advising & Academic Success
Athletics
Fall Welcome Weekend & Move In (Residents)

Counseling Residency Week Begins
2026-05-17

Student Improv Night: Live Comedy at CIU
2026-05-07 21:30 - 23:00, 2026-04-23 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

Professional Headshots for Students
2026-05-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Ridderhof, SC
CIU students are invited to stop by for a professional headshot to use on LinkedIn, resumes, and other career profiles.
Location: Ridderhof Building, Lobby outside of Hoke Auditorium
Questions? Contact BCDC@ciu.edu

Full Spring Semester & Online Session 2: Semester Ends
2026-05-01
The semester concludes for all full-term and online session 2 courses. Students should ensure all assignments are submitted and grades are finalized.

Finals Week Study Break: Worship Night
2026-04-30 20:00 - 21:30 | C23 Game Room
Worship Night
Thursday @ 9 PM | Rossi Dining Hall PatioEnd finals week on a festive note! A special student-led band will lead worship on the Rossi Dining Hall patio. Whether you belt it out or just vibe with the crowd, this is your chance to sing your way into summer break.

Finals Week Activities: Games on Quad
2026-04-29 16:00 - 21:00 | The Quad
🏸Games on Quad
Wednesday @ 4 PM | The QuadTake a break from studying and finals and relax with some fun lawn games on the quad! Whatever your game fix is – spikeball, cornhole, soccer – come out and enjoy here at the end of the semester!

Finals Week Study Break: Bingo Night
2026-04-28 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!”

Book Eyed Peas - "The Great Divorce"
2026-04-28 19:00 - 21:00 | G. Allen Fleece Library, 7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC, 29203
Join Book Eyed Peas as they kick off their next book club selection, The Great Divorce. At this first meeting, participants will receive their copies of the book and learn more about the biweekly discussion schedule.
📅 Date: March 31⏰ Time: 7:00 PM📍 Location: The Hub (Library, 2nd Floor)📖 Book: The Great Divorce🗓️ Meetings: Every other Tuesday following kickoff🙌 Open to: All Students

American Red Cross Blood Drive
2026-04-28 09:00 - 15:00 | Rossi Student Center
What a fantastic opportunity to be a hero! 🎉 You’re invited to roll up a sleeve and make a difference at the upcoming blood drive!
This wonderful, life-saving event is a collaborative effort between the American Red Cross and the dedicated Student Nurses Association (SNA). Every donation collected directly helps patients in need of emergency care, vital surgeries, and ongoing treatments.
📅 Date: April 28th
⏰ Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
📍 Location: Student Center
🤝 Co-Sponsored by: American Red Cross & Student Nurses Association (SNA)
🙌 Open to: Anyone eligible to donate

Finals Week Study Break: Late Night Breakfast
2026-04-27 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.

Career Readiness Session: Navigating Interviews
2026-04-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Dining Hall
Prepare to succeed in interviews by learning how to communicate your strengths, answer challenging questions, and make a lasting impression on employers.
Speaker: April Small
Location: CIU Dining Hall (Meeting Room)
Questions? Contact BCDC@ciu.edu

Noelle Eslick Senior Recital
2026-04-26 19:00 - 20:00 | William H. Jones Center
Senior Voice Recital for Noelle Eslick. Held in the Jones Center downstairs room, accompanied by piano and guitar.

International Worship Night
2026-04-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Prayer Towers, 7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
Come spend time in worship with MuKappa and ISA! A night of praise and prayer from different languages and cultures.

April 26th
6:00pm
Prayer Towers

Dead Poets Society - April
2026-04-24 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: April 24th⏰ Time: 8:00 PM📍 Location: The Pavilion📖 Hosted by: The Credo🙌 Open to: Anyone

End of Year Dinner
2026-04-24 18:00 - 20:00 | The Quad
The International Student Association hosts their final dinner of the year for international students!

April 24
6:00pm
The Quad

End of the Year Pizza Party
2026-04-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Pine View Community Center, 7445 Monticello Road, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States
Celebrate the end of the year with food, fellowship, and community at the Grad Life Council’s End-of-Year Pizza Party. It’s a relaxed way to wrap up the semester and enjoy time together before finals.
📅 Date: April 23⏰ Time: 5:00 PM📍 Location: Pine View Community Center🎓 Hosted by: Grad Life Council

End of Year Chapel
2026-04-23 11:00 - 11:45 | Shortess Chapel
The final chapel of the school year, designed to celebrate the year and highlight our graduating seniors.
🙏 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.

Experiment Day
2026-04-22 15:00 - 17:00 | The Quad
Experience hands-on science and fun at Experiment Day, hosted by Bio-Health. Faculty will lead exciting, interactive experiments inspired by popular science demonstrations, giving students a chance to explore, learn, and have fun together.
📅 Date: April 22⏰ Time: 3:00 PM📍 Location: The Quad🔬 Hosted by: Bio-Health🙌 Open to: All Students

Community Group
2026-04-22 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.

Creative Writing Event
2026-04-21 19:00 - 21:00 | G. Allen Fleece Library, 7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC, 29203
Enjoy an evening of creativity and expression at this creative writing event hosted by Book Eyed Peas and Credo. Students are invited to write, share, and explore ideas together in a welcoming and inspiring space.
📅 Date: April 21⏰ Time: 7:00 PM📍 Location: The Hub (Library, 2nd Floor)📚 Hosted by: Book Eyed Peas & Credo🙌 Open to: All Students

Chapel: Johnny Whysong
2026-04-21 11:00 - 11:45 | Shortess Chapel
Speaker is CIU student Johnny Whysong.
🙏 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.

Thespians Spring Play - The Scarlet Pimpernel
2026-04-19 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Hoke Auditorium
🎭 CIU Thespians Present: The Scarlet PimpernelExperience the intrigue, romance, and adventure of The Scarlet Pimpernel brought to life on stage by CIU Thespians! Don’t miss this thrilling spring production in Hoke Auditorium.
📅 Dates & Times:

Friday, April 17 – 7:00 PM

Saturday, April 18 – 7:00 PM

Sunday, April 19 – 3:00 PM

📍 Location: Hoke Auditorium🎟️ Tickets: To Be Announced🎭 Hosted by: CIU Thespians🙌 Open to: All Students
