CIU Policies by Series

The Office of the Provost of Columbia International University manages a coordinated, institution-wide policy process that supports CIU and its mission. The Provost's office facilitates effective decision-making, promotes effective control over business process and flow, and prevents institutional exposure through a transparent, uniform and inclusive policy management process. 

Policy Resources

• Policy Template

Series 100 - Academics and Research

• 101 001  Agreements Policy
• 102 000  Athletics Preseason Practice Policy
• 103 001  Dual-Listed Course Policy
• 104 002 Transfer Credit Policy
• 105 001  Grading Policy
• 106 004 Non-Baccalaureate Admission Policy
• 107.000 Institutional Review Board (IRB)
• 108.003 Withdrawal Policy
• 109 000  Library Access Policy
• 110 000  Library Archive Policy
• 111 000  Library Copyright Policy
• 112 000  Library Course Reserve Policy
• 113 000  Library Interlibrary Loan Policy
• 114 001  Library Usage Policy
• 115 001  Academic Credit Hour Policy
• 116 001  Academic Program Approval Policy
• 117 004 Out of Sequence Test Policy
• 118 013 Traditional Undergraduate Admission Policy
• 119 014 Graduate Admission Policy
• 120 008 Online Admission Policy
• 121.003 Academic Standing Policy
• 122 001 Attendance Policy
• 123 002 Plagiarism Policy
• 124 000 Recruiting and Enrollment Policy
• 125 000 Federal Ban on Incentive Compensation for Student Recruiting Activities or the Awarding of Federal Financial Aid
• 126 000 Second Bachelor's Degree
• 127 001 Kepha Admissions Policy
• 128 000 Accelerated Online Course Enrollment for Traditional Undergraduates

Series 200 – Administration, Facilities and Public Safety

• 201 001  Academic Calendar Policy
• 202 000  University Facility Usage Policy
• 203 000 Travel Policy
• 205 001 Minors on Campus Policy
• 206 000 Active Assailant Policy
• 207 000 Campus Traffic Management

Series 300 – Business and Finance

• 301 004 Student Tuition and Fee Refund Policy
• 302 000  Tuition and Fees Policy
• 303 000  Financial Aid Refund Policy
• 304 000  Policy on University Contracts
• 305 001  Grant Accounting Policy
• 306 001  Traditional Undergraduate Tuition and Fees Payment Policy
• 307 002  Non-Traditional Online Student Tuition and Fees Payment Policy
• 308 001 Traditional Graduate Tuition and Fees Payment Policy
• 309 000 Financial Conflict of Interest Policy (FCOI)
• 310 000  CIU Policy and Procedures for Responding to Allegations of Research Misconduct

Series 400 – Governance, Risk, and Compliance

• 401 001  Policy on Policies

Series 500 – Human Resources (Employment, Benefits, and Workplace Policies)

Series 600 – Student Life

• 601 000  Student Non-Academic Grievance Policy
• 602 001  Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy
• 603 000 Athletics Insurance Policy
• 604 004 CIU Title IX Nondiscrimination Policy
• 605 001  Educational Privacy Policy
• 606 000  Student Disability Policy
• 607 000  Drug Testing Policy
• 608 004 Emotional Support Animal Policy
• 609 001 Service Animals Policy
• 610 001 University Housing Policy
• 611 000 Student Health Insurance Policy

Series 700 – Information Technology

• 701 003   Acceptable Use Policy
• 702 002   Information Technology Password Policy
• 703 002   Information Technology Security Management
• 704 002   Retention of Former Student Email and Lab Access
• 705 002   Residential Network Acceptable Use Policy
• 706 000   Electronic Signature Policy
• 707 000   Data Breach Policy
• 708 000   Data Governance Policy
• 709 000 Technology Acquisition and Decommissioning Policy 
• 710 000  Social Media Policy
• 711 000  Technology User Onboarding, Transfer, and Offboarding Policy
• 712 000 Official Web Presence Policy 

Series 800 – External Relations and Fundraising

•  801 001   Alumni Benefits