# Columbia International University: Higher Learning\. Deeper Faith\.

> Explore Columbia International University \(CIU\), a Christ\-centered university in Columbia, SC, offering over 75 accredited bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs both online and on campus\. Experience higher learning and deeper faith in a supportive community\.

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## Pages
- [Welcome Weekend](https://ciu.edu/admissions/visit/welcome-weekend/)
- [Visit Campus](https://ciu.edu/admissions/visit/)
- [Title IX \& Non\-Discrimination](https://ciu.edu/title-ix/)
- [Admission Requirements](https://ciu.edu/admissions/admission-requirements/)
- [Honors Program](https://ciu.edu/academics/honors/)

## Posts
- [CIU Assistant Athletic Director Honored](https://ciu.edu/news/ciu-assistant-athletic-director-honored/): Gordie Frierson serves as the primary media contact for all Rams programs and has played a key role in increasing the department's visibility at the local and national levels\.
- [CIU's PhD in Educational Leadership: Leading Across Cultures for God's Kingdom](https://ciu.edu/news/cius-phd-in-educational-leadership-leading-across-cultures-for-gods-kingdom/): Dr\. Michelle "Mikki" Schmidt spent 33 years as a missionary educator in West Africa before returning to CIU to earn her PhD in Educational Leadership\. Here's why she came back, and what the degree made possible\. 
- [Shooting Hoops; Bringing Hope](https://ciu.edu/news/shooting-hoops-bringing-hope/): “We’re just trying to love on them … but ultimately showing the love of Christ\." \-CIU Men's Head Basketball Coach Tony Stockman 
- [PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision: Prepare to Teach, Lead, and Shape the Future of Counseling](https://ciu.edu/news/phd-in-counselor-education-and-supervision-prepare-to-teach-lead-and-shape-the-future-of-counseling/): Expand your impact through teaching, supervision, leadership, and research\. CIU's PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision helps experienced counselors prepare future professionals while advancing their own calling\. 
- [CIU Launches New Doctor of Global Leadership Degree for Mission and Ministry Leaders](https://ciu.edu/news/ciu-launches-new-doctor-of-global-leadership-degree-for-mission-and-ministry-leaders/): Columbia International University will launch a new Doctor of Global Leadership degree in Fall 2026\. The fully online doctoral program equips mission and ministry leaders to lead multicultural teams and global organizations with biblical wisdom and strategic leadership\. 

## Alumni Profiles
- [Mary S\. Beam](https://ciu.edu/news/alumni-profiles/mary-beam/): Missionary Pioneer
- [Dorothy Lyle Shepperson](https://ciu.edu/alumni-profiles/dorothy-shepperson/): Lay Person, Pastor's Wife
- [Fanelle Shepperson](https://ciu.edu/alumni-profiles/fanelle-shepperson/): Para\-church Educator
- [Carroll "Tark" P\. Tarkington](https://ciu.edu/alumni-profiles/tark-tarkington/): Military Serviceman, Missionary, Pioneer, Pastor, Teacher
- [Bruce Shelley](https://ciu.edu/news/alumni-profiles/bruce-shelley/): Teacher, Theologian, Church Historian

## Faculty
- [Steven M\. Hays](https://ciu.edu/faculty/steven-hays/)
- [Cynthia Villar](https://ciu.edu/faculty/cynthia-villar/)
- [David A\. Croteau](https://ciu.edu/faculty/david-croteau/)
- [Markus Klausli](https://ciu.edu/faculty/markus-klausli/)
- [Joshua Sargent](https://ciu.edu/faculty/joshua-sargent/)

## Positions
- [BLS Special Education Teacher](https://ciu.edu/position/bls-special-education-teacher/)
- [Q\.U\.E\.S\.T\. Teacher \(Extended Care Teacher\)](https://ciu.edu/position/quest-teacher-extended-care-teacher/)
- [Library Director](https://ciu.edu/position/library-director/)
- [Alumni Engagement Officer](https://ciu.edu/position/alumni-engagement-officer/)
- [HS Bible Faculty](https://ciu.edu/position/hs-bible-faculty/)

## Programs
- [Bachelor of Science in Nursing](https://ciu.edu/program/bs-nursing/)
- [RN to BS in Nursing](https://ciu.edu/program/rn-bs-nursing/)
- [MA in Clinical Counseling](https://ciu.edu/program/ma-clinical-counseling/)
- [Doctor of Global Leadership](https://ciu.edu/program/doctor-global-leadership/)
- [MDiv in Pastoral Care \& Counseling](https://ciu.edu/program/mdiv-care-counseling/)

## Venues
- [Ridderhof](https://ciu.edu/venue/ridderhof/)
- [Founders Lobby](https://ciu.edu/venue/founders-lobby/)
- [McQuilkin/Schuster](https://ciu.edu/venue/mcquilkin-schuster/)
- [Prayer Towers](https://ciu.edu/venue/prayer-towers/)
- [Fisher Building](https://ciu.edu/venue/fisher-building/)

## Organizers
- [Athletics](https://ciu.edu/organizer/athletics/): Experience the excitement of CIU Athletics\! Cheer on the Rams, connect with fellow fans, and celebrate Christ\-centered competition and teamwork at games, tournaments, and special athletic events\.
- [Registrar](https://ciu.edu/organizer/registrar/): Columbia International University’s Registrar’s Office provides support with course registration, transcripts, academic records, and graduation services to help students succeed\.
- [Advancement](https://ciu.edu/organizer/advancement/): Join CIU Advancement events that celebrate generosity and mission impact\. Discover how your partnership helps students serve Christ worldwide through scholarships, new facilities, and transformational ministry preparation\.
- [Alumni](https://ciu.edu/organizer/alumni/): CIU Alumni events connect graduates across the world to celebrate, serve, and grow together\. Stay engaged with the CIU family through networking, mentoring, and meaningful opportunities to impact the next generation\.
- [Business \& Career Development Center](https://ciu.edu/organizer/business-career-development-center/): The Business \& Career Development Center at CIU helps students with career coaching, internships, and professional preparation in a Christ\-centered environment\.

## Events
- [Commencement Ceremonies](https://ciu.edu/event/commencement-ceremonies/): Celebrate our graduates at the Commencement Ceremonies with family, friends, and the campus community\.
- [Commencement Ceremony](https://ciu.edu/event/commencement-ceremony-dec-13-2025/): Celebrate CIU’s Fall Commencement on Saturday, December 13, at 10 AM\. Family, friends, and the CIU community are invited to honor our graduates in this special ceremony\.
- [Finals Week Study Break: Worship Night](https://ciu.edu/event/finals-week-study-break-worship-night/): End finals week with worship fun\! Grab the mic or enjoy the show as we sing our way into summer break\.
- [End of Year Chapel](https://ciu.edu/event/end-of-year-chapel/): The final chapel of the school year, designed to celebrate the year and highlight our graduating seniors\.
- [End of Year Dinner](https://ciu.edu/event/end-of-year-dinner/): The International Student Association hosts their final dinner of the year for international students\!

## Series
- [Professional Headshots for Students](https://ciu.edu/series/professional-headshots-for-students/)
- [Blood on the Clocktower](https://ciu.edu/series/blood-on-the-clocktower/)
- [Book Eyed Peas \- "The Great Divorce"](https://ciu.edu/series/book-eyed-peas-the-great-divorce/)
- [Chapel: Pastor Dr\. Jeff Philpott \- Black History Week](https://ciu.edu/series/chapel-pastor-dr-jeff-philpott-black-history-week/)
- [Dungeons and Dragons](https://ciu.edu/series/dungeons-and-dragons/)

## Categories
- [News](https://ciu.edu/news/category/news/)
- [Student Life](https://ciu.edu/news/category/student-life/)
- [Academics](https://ciu.edu/news/category/academics/)
- [Events](https://ciu.edu/news/category/events/)
- [Alumni](https://ciu.edu/news/category/alumni/)

## Tags
- [Featured](https://ciu.edu/news/tag/featured/)

## Colleges
- [College of Arts \& Sciences](https://ciu.edu/news/college/arts-sciences/)
- [Seminary \& School of Counseling](https://ciu.edu/news/college/seminary-counseling/)
- [School of Missions \& Intercultural Ministry](https://ciu.edu/news/college/missions-intercultural-ministry/)
- [College of Education](https://ciu.edu/news/college/education/)
- [Cook School of Business](https://ciu.edu/news/college/business/)

## Divisions
- [Undergraduate](https://ciu.edu/news/division/undergraduate/)
- [Graduate](https://ciu.edu/news/division/graduate/)

## Position Types
- [Ben Lippen – Employment](https://ciu.edu/news/position-type/benlippen-employment/)
- [CIU Student Worker](https://ciu.edu/news/position-type/ciu-student-worker/)
- [CIU Staff](https://ciu.edu/news/position-type/ciu-staff/)
- [CIU Faculty](https://ciu.edu/news/position-type/ciu-faculty/)
- [Resident Adjunct – College of Arts \& Sciences](https://ciu.edu/news/position-type/resident-adjunct-arts-sciences/)

## Programs
- [BS Psychology](https://ciu.edu/program/bs-psychology/)
- [AA Ministry Leadership](https://ciu.edu/program/aa-ministry-leadership/)
- [AA Psychology](https://ciu.edu/program/aa-psychology/)
- [BS Ministry Leadership](https://ciu.edu/program/bs-ministry-leadership/)
- [MA Global Migration Studies](https://ciu.edu/program/ma-global-migration-studies/)

## Event Categories
- [Student Events](https://ciu.edu/events/category/student-events/)
- [Academic](https://ciu.edu/events/category/academic/)
- [Chapel](https://ciu.edu/events/category/chapel/)
- [Campus Events](https://ciu.edu/events/category/campus-events/)
- [Admissions](https://ciu.edu/events/category/admissions/)

## Optional
- [Sitemap index](https://ciu.edu/sitemap_index.xml)