WELCOMING

THE WORLD TO COLUMBIA

SINCE 1965

The Columbia Council for Internationals (CCFI) welcomes international visitors and students to Columbia, South Carolina with Southern hospitality.

CCFI is a non-profit, all-volunteer group organized in 1965. Learn more about CCFI...

Discover the world right here in South Carolina.

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PROGRAMS

Arrival

Assistance

Are you an international student traveling to your university for the first time? Don't spend money on a taxi - Apply for free transportation by a CCFI Volunteer.

Community

Friends

Would you like to participate in cultural exchange? CCFI will bring together American community members and internationals through planned events

International
Visitors

Would you like to give a warm welcome to foreign leaders, specialists, and scholars? Get involved with the Palmetto Council for International Visitors (PCIV) under the U.S. Department of State.

Learn more about our programs

EVENTS + HAPPENINGS

Would you like to meet internationals, students, and CCFI community members?
CCFI offers many monthly and yearly events for CCFI members.

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