Student Life

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The Student Life Department at Columbia International University is dedicated to helping students thrive outside the classroom. From residence life and student activities to counseling, health services, and spiritual growth opportunities, Student Life creates a Christ-centered community where students build friendships, develop leadership skills, and grow in faith. Our goal is to support the whole student—mind, body, and spirit—through every step of their CIU journey.

Events from this organizer

April 2026
Junior Senior Formal

April 10 • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The CIU Junior Senior Formal is an elegant evening for juniors and seniors to celebrate together with dinner, dancing, and fellowship on April 10 at 7 PM.
Everyone Deserves A Birthday

April 11 • 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Ridderhof SC

Join Rams for Life for a fun celebration of life with cake and community at Everyone Deserves A Birthday.
Ram Relay

April 11 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Sessions Soccer Field

Join the Ram Relay for relay races, snacks from local food trucks, and the exciting crowning of the House Collective Champion.
Chapel: Pastor Tirrell Howell

April 14 • 11:00 am - 11:45 am

Shortess Chapel

Speaker is CIU Vice President for Information Technology, Tirrell Howell.
Book Eyed Peas – “The Great Divorce”

April 14 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Book Eyed Peas – “The Great Divorce”

G. Allen Fleece Library 7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC

Book Eyed Peas launch their next book club with The Great Divorce, distributing books and beginning biweekly discussions.
Student Testimonies

April 15 • 11:00 am - 11:45 am

Shortess Chapel

Join us as students share their personal testimonies.
Chapel: Partner Appreciation with President Dr. William H. Jones

April 16 • 11:00 am - 11:45 pm Campus Chapel-President Dr. William H. Jones

Shortess Chapel

CIU President Dr. William H. Jones takes time to acknowledge and appreciate CIU's business partners.
End of Year Potluck

April 17 • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Pine View Community Center 7445 Monticello Road, Columbia, SC, United States

The Bio-Health Club invites students to an end-of-year potluck to celebrate the close of the semester together.
Thespians Spring Play – The Scarlet Pimpernel

April 17 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Hoke Auditorium

CIU Thespians present The Scarlet Pimpernel, a thrilling stage production full of adventure and romance. Performances are April 17–19 in Hoke Auditorium. Tickets will be announced soon.
Thespians Spring Play – The Scarlet Pimpernel

April 18 • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Hoke Auditorium

CIU Thespians present The Scarlet Pimpernel, a thrilling stage production full of adventure and romance. Performances are April 17–19 in Hoke Auditorium. Tickets will be announced soon.
Thespians Spring Play – The Scarlet Pimpernel

April 19 • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Hoke Auditorium

CIU Thespians present The Scarlet Pimpernel, a thrilling stage production full of adventure and romance. Performances are April 17–19 in Hoke Auditorium. Tickets will be announced soon.
Chapel: Johnny Whysong

April 21 • 11:00 am - 11:45 am

Shortess Chapel

Speaker is CIU student Johnny Whysong.

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