Technology That Supports Your Success at CIU. To make the most of your degree at California Intercontinental University, you’ll need to feel comfortable using Microsoft Office and Google Chrome, and be ready to explore new tools as part of your learning journey. CIU provides Microsoft Office, so you have the resources you need from day one.

Minimum Recommended
PC User:
Intel Core i5 Processor, Windows® 11, 8GB RAM
Intel Core i5 or i7 Processor, Windows 11 (or higher), 16GB RAM
Mac User:
macOS 12 Monterey
The latest version of macOS (currently macOS 26 Tahoe)
High Speed Internet:
20 Mbps Download / 10Mbps Upload.
50 Mbps Download / 20Mbps Upload.
Web Browser:
The latest version of Google Chrome
The latest version of Google Chrome.
Productivity Software:
Microsoft Office - Provided by CIU.
Microsoft Office - Provided by CIU.
PDF Reader:
Adobe Acrobat 23
Adobe Acrobat 25 (or greater)
Email:
Email Access.
Email Access.

Proctored Exam Requirements for Accredited Degrees:

Recommended

A webcam with 1280×720 video pixel resolution

Headphones or working speakers connected to the computer.

A microphone connected to the computer.