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 i3 Processor, Windows® 11, 4GB 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 14 Sonoma)
High Speed Internet:
5 Mbps Download / 3Mbps Upload.
20 Mbps Download / 10Mbps 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 20
Adobe Acrobat 23 (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.