Student Engagement
Experience Community at CIU
Welcome to life at Columbia International University — where learning goes hand in hand with belonging.
Here, you’ll find countless ways to get involved, build relationships, and grow in your faith and passions. Whether it’s through campus events, student organizations, or leadership opportunities, you’ll discover that life at CIU is vibrant, meaningful, and uniquely yours.
Get Connected & Stay Involved
Our campus buzzes with energy throughout the year with events that bring our community closer together. Some of our favorite traditions and activities include:
Acousta-Rocka-Rappa-Palooza StockFest
A talent show like no other.
Alpha Week
Celebrating CIU’s heritage and campus spirit.
Community Outreach
Serve together and make a difference.
Fall Fiesta
A seasonal celebration with food, fun, and fellowship.
House Throwdown
Friendly competitions that bring excitement to campus.
ReBash
A New Year’s Eve celebration to kick off the year with joy.
Shofar Cup
A campus-wide sports showdown.
Student Organizations
CIU’s student organizations are all about fostering connections and making an impact. From celebrating diversity to providing support for specific student groups, these organizations give you a chance to find your community and make your voice heard.
- African American Student Association – Celebrating culture and unity.
- Grad Life Council (GLC) – Cultivates community and spiritual life for graduate students.
- International Student Association – Building bridges across cultures.
- Mu Kappa – Supporting missionary and third-culture kids.
- Student Nurses' Association- Support for nursing students
Student Clubs
Dive deeper into your interests and hobbies through CIU’s student clubs. Whatever you’re passionate about, there’s a club for you — or you can start your own!
- Adventure Club – Explore the great outdoors.
- Ambassador Choir – Share your musical gifts.
- The Thespians Club – Bring stories to life through theatre.
- The Exchange – A space for fine arts expression.
- Level 99 Gaming Club – Gaming and fellowship.
- Psi Lambda Delta – Honor and leadership.
- Improv Club – Creativity and comedy in action.
- Book Eyed Peas – A space to read and discuss literature.
Student Publications
Share your voice and contribute to CIU’s vibrant community through our student-led publications.
These platforms provide opportunities for creative expression, journalism, and storytelling.
Credo
A publication pursuing truth in community.
The Finial
CIU’s annual yearbook, preserving campus memories.
The Rambler
Our student newspaper, capturing campus life and stories.
Intramurals
Stay active and have fun with CIU’s intramural sports. Whether you’re aiming to win or just playing for fun, intramurals are a great way to stay fit, make friends, and enjoy the thrill of the game. Options include everything from basketball and soccer to ultimate frisbee and volleyball.
Student Leadership
Discover your potential to lead and serve. At CIU, student leadership roles are designed to help you grow in confidence and character. Whether you’re a Resident Assistant, a Student Government representative, or a leader in a student organization, you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on campus and beyond.
