Conferences
The Conference Services Department of Columbia International University assists churches and other organizations by providing campus facilities and services for conferences, youth camps, and meetings which are for a religious, educational, or community purpose. CIU has a reputation for offering attractive facilities, exceptional dining, and affordable rates with a strong focus on service.
Whether you're planning a church conference, a youth camp, a banquet, or a meeting - the campus of Columbia International University may be the perfect place to host your event!
A Comfortable Setting…
- Beautiful 400 acre wooded campus - overlooking the Broad River - with walking trails, lakes, and attractive places for quietude and reflection.
- Variety of recreational opportunities available on campus.
- Residence halls for housing, all with attractive lobbies and air-conditioned rooms with a sink and phone access in each room.
- Laundry facilities in housing areas.
- Access to technology with e-mail, internet, and fax capabilities.
With Practical Services…
- An experienced one-stop-shop for your planning and support service needs, with a professional and caring staff ready to help make your event exactly the way you want it.
- Flexible facilities suitable for a wide variety of purposes. These include conference rooms and classrooms with available seating from 10 to 100, as well as three auditoriums seating 200, 500, and 880.
- Dining Hall offering exceptional meals at affordable prices. While normally served cafeteria style, other options such as banquets, cookouts, and coffee breaks are available upon arrangement.
- Easy walking distance to all meeting areas, classrooms, and dining facilities.
- Media services department professionally staffed and equipped to handle a wide range of audio/visual requests.
- 24-hour security and on-call service for emergencies.
- Free parking.
In A Convenient Location…
- Only eight miles from historic downtown Columbia with its attractive parks and museums.
- Twenty minute drive to airport, major shopping areas, and the popular Riverbanks Zoo.
- Quick drive to major cities -- 1.5 hours to Charlotte, 2 hours to Charleston or Greenville, 4 hours to Atlanta.
To contact us about services, call:
1-800-777-2227 toll free
- or -
(803)754-4100 local