Trine University

🧭 Day 1 CPT Policy at Trine University

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is a training program, available to all students at Trine University. Students receive academic course credit (0.5 credit per semester) for this training and these credits contribute toward program completion. With CPT authorization, international students can work part-time or full-time, while maintaining a full-time student status.

International graduate students admitted into an Experiential Learning Track, in which an internship experience is an integral part of the program of study, are required to enroll in an internship course for credit and be engaged in an active internship experience, whether full or part-time. Thus, CPT authorization is available from start of the program for F-1 students admitted into an Experiential Learning Track. F-1 students admitted into a non-experiential track must be enrolled for a complete academic year in order to be approved for CPT.

Important facts:

Students are advised to keep the following factors in mind:

• To be able to work in the United States, one must be approved and authorized. Any form of employment without authorization is considered illegal.
• Final approval of credit-granting internships or co-ops is with your respective academic department.
• Approval of CPT is printed on your I-20 along with the name of your employer, and dates of your employment.
• CPT is approved one year at a time.
• Students authorized for full-time CPT of one year or more lose their eligibility for Optional Practical Training (OPT). To be eligible for OPT, one must work for less than 52 weeks or 2,080 hours.
• It is the student’s responsibility to keep track of the number of hours they work.

If you have more questions about Day 1 CPT at Trine University, please contact us immediately!

🏫 Day 1 CPT Programs at Trine University

💳 Tuition & Scholarships at Trine University

MBA/MSBA/MSEM/MSIT Tuition

Graduate credit hours are billed at $575/credit hour

• Total Semester Estimate: $3,737.5 (6 regular credits + 0.5 CPT credit)
• Total Annual Estimate: $7762.5 (2 semesters: Fall + Spring + 0.5 Summer CPT credit)
• Total Annual Estimate: $11,212.5 (3 semesters: Fall + Spring + Summer)
• Total Program Estimate: $18,687.5 (5 semesters: 30 regular credits + 2.5 CPT credits)

DIT Tuition

Graduate credit hours are billed at $700/credit hour

• Total Semester Estimate: $4,550 (6 regular credits + 0.5 CPT credit)
• Total Annual Estimate: $9,100 (2 semesters: Fall + Spring + 0.5 Summer CPT credit)
• Total Annual Estimate: $13,650 (3 semesters: Fall + Spring + Summer)
• Total Program Estimate: $45,500 (10 semesters: 60 regular credits + 5 CPT credits)

Other Fees

• Health Insurance: The estimated cost for health insurance is $490 for Fall semester, $780 for Spring/Summer (combined). (Can be waived.)
• One-time International Enrollment Fee: $500

Scholarships

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