Technology Requirements for Online Learning

Hardware and Software Requirements for Online Learning. To ensure your success as a California Intercontinental University student, you should be proficient in using Microsoft Office, Google Chrome, and adapt to using new software.

	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.