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Taking a Break from Your Studies

If you need to take a short break or withdraw from your program, CIU can help you pause without penalty. Tuition charges for courses you haven’t started will be removed once your request is processed. If you’ve already begun a course, standard tuition and refund rules apply.

Ready to return? Complete the Re-Entry Form to reactivate your student access and continue your program.

For Veteran students: If your military duties affect your ability to study, let us know in your request so we can help coordinate your return plan.

 

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Important Update

On August 17, 2026, CIU became

Crestmont University

Our students come from across the United States and from more than 40 countries worldwide. As we’ve grown, our name has remained rooted in one state, one geography. The new name reflects what CIU has always truly been: 

a university without borders.

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