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Finish the Degree You Started: Flexible Online Programs for Adult Transfer Students
CIU helps adult transfer students finish their degree online with flexible programs, scholarships, and multiple start dates.
Federal Student Loan Changes – July 2026
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act brings sweeping changes to federal student loans starting July 1, 2026. New borrowing caps, the elimination of Grad PLUS loans for most new borrowers, and a new repayment plan are among the most significant shifts in decades. CIU’s Financial Aid team is here to help you understand what this means for you.
Forbes Advisor: CIU’s D.B.A. One of the Best in the United States
“CIU separates itself from the other top-ranked schools with its applied doctoral project experience, built-in hands-on training that starts early in the program. Learners also benefit from a low student-to-faculty ratio and personalized mentorship for one of the most immersive learning experiences available.” -Forbes Advisor
Biblical Counseling for Sports Gambling Addiction
“While sports betting and gambling is a root issue, it’s not going to be the problem that cause people to come to counseling. It’s the life falling apart all around that becomes the symptom that brings people in (for counseling.)” – Dr. Seth Scott
A Privilege to Invest in the Next Generation
Academically, I hoped students left equipped for professional success. Spiritually and personally, I hoped they left with deeper faith, stronger character, and a clearer sense of God’s calling on their lives.
Columbia TV Station Selects CIU Alumna Teacher of the Week
Sharon Hanna graduated from CIU in 1987 with a degree in Bible Teaching.
CIU Houses Show their Competitive Spirit in Annual House Throwdown
By Becca Kohlmyer, CIU Student Writer Excitement buzzed in the air of Hoke Auditorium as students and a few alumni sat with their houses (dorms) and prepared to battle it out on stage for a victory won through songs, dances and skits. The annual House Throwdown event at CIU is
Celebrating Academic Achievement with the Dean’s List
February 4, 2025 Columbia International University recognizes that behind academic success is diligence and hard work. For students with outstanding grades, there is special recognition — The Dean’s List. The honor goes to full-time undergraduate students who carry 12 credits or more, and complete the semester with a minimum of
He Overcame Challenges: Meet the First Health Sciences Major to Enter Grad School
February 4, 2025 By Bob Holmes You could call Columbia International University alumnus Brandon Lee a pace setter. He is the first graduate of CIU’s new Health Sciences program to be accepted into graduate school. Lee, who crossed the stage of Shortess Chapel at the December 2024 commencement, has been
SNOW!
January 23, 2025 Angels were seen on the Columbia International University campus — snow angels. CIU students took advantage of a rare South Carolina snow event, and a day off from class, to make snow angels and snowmen, and to slide down the many hills around campus. Communities in in
CIU Alumnus Makes Gospel Inroads with Hispanic Community in Louisiana
January 21, 2025 Columbia International University alumnus Danny Carpenter (master’s degree in Old Testament 1991) is making significant strides in reaching Hispanics with the gospel in his Louisiana community. Carpenter’s work is featured in an article published in The Advocate in Baton Rouge. After serving as a missionary in Mexico
CIU Leadership Summit 2025 with Jon Gordon!
January 15, 2025 Here is your opportunity to glean insight from one of the nation’s top leadership consultants. Jon Gordon is coming to Columbia International University for the 2025 Leadership Summit on March 6 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. As the author of nearly 20 best-selling books, Jon’s principles, and
Celebrating the New Spring Semester with “Rebash”
January 15, 2025 Columbia International University kicked off the spring semester with “Rebash,” a New Year’s-themed party. Doughnuts and mocktails in hand, the students celebrated each other’s arrival after a well-deserved break over the holidays. The celebration took place in the Pine View Apartments Community Center, filled with festive decorations,
Fall Commencement: Grads and Professors Celebrate Together
December 18, 2024 By Bob Holmes It’s always a heartwarming moment. After commencement concludes and the graduates gather on The Quad for a reception, they look for those special professors who have guided them along the way. The December 2024 commencement at Columbia International University was no different. Patricia Garrett
Impacting the SC Department of Corrections with the Message of Christ
December 17, 2024 By Bob Holmes This was not your typical university commencement ceremony, starting with location — within the razor-wire fences of the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC). Also, not typical, at front of the room where the ceremonies were held, was a table resembling a church altar.
Student Spotlight: A Doctor of Business Administration Graduate Who Balances Family, Faith and Academia
December 16, 2024 Life often presents us with unexpected surprises, and for one student at Columbia International University (CIU), the final days of her Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) journey were no exception. Three days before defending her dissertation, Jordan Turner, who will soon be welcoming her first child, learned
CIU Houses Show their Competitive Spirit in Annual House Throwdown
Celebrating Academic Achievement with the Dean’s List
SNOW!
CIU Leadership Summit 2025 with Jon Gordon!
Celebrating the New Spring Semester with “Rebash”
Fall Commencement: Grads and Professors Celebrate Together
Impacting the SC Department of Corrections with the Message of Christ
