New England College (NEC) - Day 1 CPT Universities

Reminder

The term “Day 1 CPT universities” generally refers to institutions that allow eligible students to apply for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) beginning in their first semester of study, provided that the program includes an integrated practical component. While some schools may support early CPT access, approval is not guaranteed on the first day and depends on the timely and accurate submission of required documentation. CPT authorization typically takes 5 to 15 business days after the complete application is submitted and reviewed.

New England College (NEC) is an accredited, private, non-profit college founded in 1946 to serve servicemen and women attending college on the GI Bill after World War II. Today, NEC serves over 5,000 undergraduate, graduate, and online students annually on campuses in Henniker, New Hampshire. With more than 60 associate and bachelor’s degree programs, over 20 master’s degree programs, and a doctoral program, NEC provides a comprehensive education in the liberal arts tradition with a focus on experiential learning.

Intakes: 6 per year

Jan | Mar | May | Jul | Sep | Nov

Tuition: from $9,240 / year

Monthly payment available

Onsite Campus:

Henniker, NH

Onsite Frequency:

as low as once per semester

🧭 Day 1 CPT Policy at NEC

New England College offers executive master programs and has helped international students from over 25 countries achieve their graduate degrees. Executive programs are designed with working professionals in mind. They believe applied academics should be tied to the professions and professions can benefit from practitioners with advanced degrees. The programs are delivered in a hybrid format in which international students complete the program in six semesters (three semesters each year), with online work during the semester and a three-day campus residency each semester.

How to get CPT approval and authorization:

Since all NEC executive master programs require a work placement / internship enrollment from the beginning of the program, CPT will be approved and authorized by your DSO for eligible experiences related directly to your program of study so that international students may work immediately from the beginning of your program.

Please be reminded that any prior work authorization (if you had it) ends with your SEVIS record transfer date if you are transferring to NEC.

Students are not authorized to work again until they receive NEC’s I-20 with a CPT authorization on page 2. Always remember to safeguard your status: Unauthorized work will jeopardize your SEVIS record, your status, and future applications, such as for H1Bs.

To be approved and then authorized for your required Internship and CPT, you will complete an EAF (Employment Authorization Form) which will be provided with your Acceptance materials along with the Next Steps documents.

Your NEC DSO will process your request and send you an I-20 documenting your CPT authorization.

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

There are 3 semesters in a year for Day 1 CPT Programs at New England College: Fall, Spring and Summer.

The New England College master program has two date options for each semester (Term I or Term II), and students choose one each semester.

Typical timeline to apply is one month before the start date of the school year. We are an official admissions partner of NEC. If you miss the application deadline, you can contact us for an expedited application and get your I-20 within 3 days.

Onsite frequency: Students need to do online work during the semester and a three-day campus residency each semester.

If you apply through us, you will get a $100 enrollment credit from us.

💳 Tuition & Scholarships at NEC

Executive MBA / Executive MS IT & Project Management Tuition

Graduate credit hours are billed at $462/credit hour
Total Semester Estimate: $2,772
Total Annual Estimate: $8,316 (3 semester)
Total Program Estimate: $18,480 (6 semester, 40 credits in total)

Executive MS Data Analytics / Executive MS IT & Cybersecurity Tuition

Graduate credit hours are billed at $462/credit hour
Total Semester Estimate: $2,772
Total Annual Estimate: $8,316 (3 semester)
Total Program Estimate: $16,632 (6 semester, 36 credits in total)

Executive MS Health Informatics

Graduate credit hours are billed at $580/credit hour
Total Semester Estimate: $3,480
Total Annual Estimate: $10,440 (3 semester)
Total Program Estimate: $20,880 (6 semester, 36 credits in total)

Other Fees

Registration Fee (non-refundable): $230/term
Estimated Total Textbook Cost: No Additional Cost
Estimated Parking Fee: No Additional Cost

Scholarships

Contact us for help securing scholarships at New England College!

📅 Important Dates at NEC

Program Start Dates

Fall 2024 Term 1
9/3/2024

Fall 2024 Term 2
11/12/24

Spring 2025 Term 1
1/6/2025

Spring 2025 Term 2
3/17/2025

Summer 2025 Term 1
5/5/2025

Summer 2025 Term 2
7/14/2025

Every term is open for enrollment (6 enrollment windows in an academic year).

Application Deadline:

F1 transfer students (F1/OPT/CPT): 4 weeks before the first day of the term.

Others: 3 months before the first day of the term.

(If you missed the deadline, please contact us. As the official recruitment partner of NEC, we can help you accelerate your application.)

There are four executive master programs at NEC that offer CPT authorization from day 1:

Executive MBA
Executive MS, Project Management & IT
Executive MS, Data Analytics
Executive MS, Information Technology and Cybersecurity
Executive MS, Artificial Intelligence
Executive MS, Health Informatics

All three of the Executive MS programs at NEC are STEM-certified:

Executive MS, Project Management & IT
Executive MS, Data Analytics
Executive MS, Information Technology and Cybersecurity

A three-day on-site campus residency is required each semester for executive master programs at NEC.

There are no scholarships available at NEC. Contact us for help securing other scholarships for Day 1 CPT programs!

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🧭 Day 1 CPT Policy at NEC

How to get CPT approval and authorization:

🏫 Day 1 CPT Programs at NEC

💳 Tuition & Scholarships at NEC

Executive MBA / Executive MS IT & Project Management Tuition

Executive MS Data Analytics / Executive MS IT & Cybersecurity Tuition

Executive MS Health Informatics

Other Fees

Scholarships

📅 Important Dates at NEC

Program Start Dates

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