# 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
- [Campus Undergraduate](https://ciu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/)
- [Welcome Weekend](https://ciu.edu/admissions/visit/welcome-weekend/)
- [Partnerships](https://ciu.edu/cost-aid/partnerships/)
- [Academic Success Center](https://ciu.edu/academics/student-success/academic-success-center/)
- [Location](https://ciu.edu/about/location/)

## Posts
- [Change Coming to CIU’s Top Academic Position](https://ciu.edu/news/change-coming-to-cius-top-academic-position/): "He is not merely filling a position; he is helping us fulfill our vision for the future\.” \-President Dr\. Bill Jones 
- [CIU Helps Ready Educators for School Year](https://ciu.edu/news/ciu-helps-ready-educators-for-school-year/): “Who is this person becoming? Not what grade will they earn, not will they make the team, not will they pass the test? Who is this person becoming?” \-Dr\. James Whitaker on Discipling the Next Generation 
- [Celebrating Hard Work and Faithfulness: CIU's Spring 2026 Dean's List](https://ciu.edu/news/ciu-spring-2026-deans-list/)
- [New Dean of Students: “Looking forward to ministering to the student body”](https://ciu.edu/news/new-dean-of-students-looking-forward-to-ministering-to-the-student-body/): "I love Christian higher education\. Students are especially moldable during this stage of life as they prepare for their next steps, solidify their worldview, build deep and meaningful relationships, and form the foundations of their identity\." \-Dr\. Joe Allotta, Dean of Students  
- [CIU's B\.S\. in Marketing: Strategy, Creativity, \& Purpose](https://ciu.edu/news/cius-b-s-in-marketing-strategy-creativity-purpose/): Prepare for a career in marketing with CIU's Bachelor of Science in Marketing\. Learn branding, digital marketing, AI, consumer behavior, and business strategy while developing Christ\-centered 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
- [Victor H\. Cuartas](https://ciu.edu/faculty/victor-cuartas/)
- [Jessica Udall](https://ciu.edu/faculty/jessica-udall/)
- [Benjamin Mathew](https://ciu.edu/faculty/benjamin-mathew/)
- [Steve Stuhlreyer](https://ciu.edu/faculty/steve-stuhlreyer/)
- [Alex Manzewitsch](https://ciu.edu/faculty/alex-manzewitsch/)

## Positions
- [Women’s Resident Director](https://ciu.edu/position/womens-resident-director/)
- [Athletic Operations and Facilities Coordinator](https://ciu.edu/position/athletic-operations-and-facilities-coordinator/)
- [School Nurse \- Ben Lippen School](https://ciu.edu/position/school-nurse/)
- [Canvas Graduate Assistant](https://ciu.edu/position/canvas-graduate-assistant/)
- [Houseparents Assistant](https://ciu.edu/position/houseparents-assistant/)

## Programs
- [PhD in Counselor Education \& Supervision](https://ciu.edu/program/phd-counselor-education-supervision/)
- [Bachelor of Science in Business Administration](https://ciu.edu/program/bs-business-administration/)
- [Bachelor of Science in General Studies](https://ciu.edu/program/bs-general-studies/)
- [Bachelor of Science in Human Services](https://ciu.edu/program/bs-human-services/)
- [Bachelor of Science in Psychology](https://ciu.edu/program/bs-psychology/)

## 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
- [Move\-in: Welcome Week Leaders](https://ciu.edu/event/move-in-welcome-weekend-leaders/)
- [Last Day to Apply for Fall Graduation](https://ciu.edu/event/last-day-apply-fall-graduation-2026/): Deadline to apply for Fall Graduation is August 31\.
- [Full Fall Semester: Last Day to Add/Drop](https://ciu.edu/event/last-day-add-drop-fall-term-2026/): Final day to adjust your Fall Term schedule without penalties or withdrawals\.
- [Online Session 1: Last Day to Add/Drop](https://ciu.edu/event/last-day-add-drop-session-1/): Last chance to adjust your Online Session 1 schedule before the deadline\.
- [Convocation](https://ciu.edu/event/convocation-2026/): Convocation is CIU’s official kickoff to the academic year, uniting students, faculty, and staff in worship, prayer, and vision\. 

## 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/)
- [Academics](https://ciu.edu/news/category/academics/)
- [Student Life](https://ciu.edu/news/category/student-life/)
- [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
- [CIU Student Worker](https://ciu.edu/news/position-type/ciu-student-worker/)
- [CIU Staff](https://ciu.edu/news/position-type/ciu-staff/)
- [Ben Lippen – Employment](https://ciu.edu/news/position-type/benlippen-employment/)
- [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 Ministry Leadership](https://ciu.edu/program/bs-ministry-leadership/)
- [BS Biomedical Sciences](https://ciu.edu/program/bs-biomedical-sciences/)
- [AA Ministry Leadership](https://ciu.edu/program/aa-ministry-leadership/)
- [AA Psychology](https://ciu.edu/program/aa-psychology/)
- [BS Psychology](https://ciu.edu/program/bs-psychology/)

## 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/)
- [Admissions](https://ciu.edu/events/category/admissions/)
- [Campus Events](https://ciu.edu/events/category/campus-events/)

## Optional
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