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Does CIU accept credit transfers from other schools?

Yes. In many cases, you may be able to apply previously earned credits toward your degree at California Intercontinental University.

For an associate degree program, you may be able to transfer up to 45 credits.

For a bachelor’s degree program, you may be able to transfer up to 90 credits.

For a master’s degree program, you may be able to transfer up to 18 credits.

For a doctorate degree program, you may be able to transfer up to 9 credits.

Your transfer credits will be reviewed based on your transcripts and the requirements of your chosen program.

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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