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Does CIU accept work experience?

No, CIU does not award academic credit based solely on professional work experience.

How your experience still supports your journey

Your professional background still matters. Your resume and work history help our admissions team understand your strengths, goals, and readiness for the program. Many CIU students bring leadership or entrepreneurial experience into the classroom, enriching discussions and adding valuable real-world insight.

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If you’d like to explore how your experience fits your academic plans, contact admissions: admissions@caluniversity.edu, or submit a support ticket below.

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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