Saint Peter's University - Day 1 CPT Universities

Note: We were informed by SPU on February 24, 2025, that SPU's hybrid programs can no longer accept F-1 students because SEVP has revoked their I-17 eligibility, effective immediately. If you are currently enrolled in these programs, please contact our team for assistance. They will help you transfer to SPU's traditional program or to other schools with active SEVP certification, allowing you to continue your studies and maintain your CPT authorization. You must act quickly, as the termination of I-20 does not include a "grace period." Transfer out before the end of February (Feb 28th) or leave the United States temporarily to avoid violating your immigration status.

If you choose to remain in the US, from today until your SEVIS is transferred to another school and you receive new CPT authorization, request unpaid leave from your employer to prevent violating your F-1 status.

Saint Peter's University (SPU), guided by its Jesuit, Catholic values, welcomes a diverse community of students for various academic programs. Committed to fostering intellectual growth, ethical leadership, compassionate service, and social justice, the institution has a rich history dating back to 1872. Building on a strong philosophical foundation, Saint Peter's offers quality education and has expanded to include graduate programs over the years, providing over 125 years of educational excellence.

Intakes: 3 per year

Feb / May / Sep

Tuition: from $14,508 / year

Monthly payment available

Onsite Campus:

Jersey City, NJ

Onsite Frequency:

as low as once per trimester

🧭 Day 1 CPT Policy at Saint Peter’s University

F-1 Students are eligible for CPT throughout the MS Business Analytics and MS Business Analytics professional hybrid programs. Experiential learning is required throughout. This requirement may be satisfied each term through employment in a field directly related to the program (CPT) or through a research practicum ($495 fee per term applies to the research practicum course).

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is off-campus work authorization (paid or unpaid) for international students. In the MS Data Science and MS Business Analytics professional hybrid programs , experiential learning/CPT is required throughout for the completion of the degree. This means that international students enrolled in these master’s degree programs must work in a field related to their study to satisfy the degree requirements of the program.In order to ensure that the selected employment experience is appropriate, all CPT must be approved both by an academic advisor and a Designated School Official (DSO) of Saint Peter’s.

If you have more questions about Day 1 CPT at Saint Peter’s University, please contact us immediately!

How to apply for CPT authorization at Saint Peter’s University?

A student must complete and sign the CPT Application and provide the following to both the student’s academic advisor and Office of International Student Services for approval

A completed and signed Cooperative Agreement from the employer
An official signed offer letter from the employer to the student on company letterhead
A detailed job description on company letterhead listing the job title and responsibilities for the CPT position

Contact the Office of International Student Services with questions and for the specific forms and details on the approval process.

There are 4 trimesters in a year for Day 1 CPT Programs at Saint Peter’s University: Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer. (Summer term is optional for continuing students. Only new students beginning in summer must attend in-person sessions during the summer term.)

International students must register for at least two courses (six credits) per trimester. Three credits per trimester will be delivered fully online and three credits will be taken over one in-person weekend at SPU’s Jersey City campus.

Onsite frequency: During your professional hybrid master’s program, you will be required to attend one weekend on-campus session every trimester of your program. The weekend will consist of seven hours of in-person instruction on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

💳 Tuition & Scholarships at Saint Peter's University

MS Business Analytic Tuition

Credit hours are billed at $867 / credit
Total Semester Estimate: $5,202 (6 credits)
Total Program Estimate: $25,000 (30 credits; 15-18 months, depending upon start date; due pro rata by term)

MS Data Science Tuition

Credit hours are billed at $806 / credit
Total Trimester Estimate: $4,667 (6 credits)
Total Program Estimate: $28,000 full program (36 credits; 20 months; due pro rata by term)

Scholarships

Contact us for help securing scholarships at Saint Peter's University!

📅 Important Dates at Saint Peter's University

Program Start Dates

Spring I 2025
1/21/2025

Spring II 2025
2/24/2025

Summer 2025
May

Fall 2025
September

Winter 2025
Not open for enrollment

With the exception of winter term, every term welcomes new applications.

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 SPU, we can help you accelerate your application)

There are two program at Saint Peter's University with CPT authorization from day 1:

At Saint Peter's University, the following programs with Day 1 CPT are STEM-certified:

MS Business Analytics
MS Data Science

This accolade opens up an incredible opportunity for graduates who have not previously utilized their OPT. Eligible students can look forward to an extended OPT period, lasting up to 36 months, post-graduation.

Students in professional hybrid master programs are required to attend on-site sessions one weekend every trimester. These weekends are 7-hour days (9am - 4pm) on Friday, Saturday, and Wednesday.

Students applying for CPT must submit their application materials to both their Academic Advisor and the International Services Office (ISO) simultaneously. The required documents include a CPT Agreement signed by the employer, an Offer Letter, and a Job Description. After a year of CPT, students will need to renew their application. Fortunately, the renewal process is relatively straightforward; it only requires students and their employer to sign a renewal form to verify the student's ongoing employment.