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Saint Peter's University (SPU), guided by its Jesuit, Catholic values, welcomes a diverse community of students in various academic programs. Committed to fostering intellectual growth, ethical leadership, compassionate service, and social justice, our 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.
Type:
Private Nonprofit
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
US News Ranking:
#45 in Regional Universities North
Day 1 CPT Programs:
- Master: Ms Business Analytics, Ms Data Science
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🧭 Day 1 CPT Policy at Saint Peter’s University
Experiential learning is required throughout the MS Data Science and MS Business Analytics Programs. 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).
F-1 Students are eligible for CPT throughout the programs. Curricular Practical Training (or, “CPT”) is off-campus work authorization (paid or unpaid) for international students. In the Data Science and Business Analytics Master’s programs (professional hybrid), 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 students throughout 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.
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How to apply for CPT 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
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- 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 of 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 during the summer term.).
International students must register at least two courses (six credits) per trimester; three credits per trimester will be delivered fully online and three credits will be taken over two weekends at SPU’s Jersey City campus.
Onsite Frequency: During your Professional Hybrid Master’s program, you will be required to attend two weekend on-campus sessions every trimester of your program. The first weekend will consist of eight hours of in-class instruction on Saturday and five hours of in-class instruction on Sunday. The second on-campus weekend will consist of 8 hours of instruction on Saturday only. In between all on-campus weekends your coursework will be completed online.
💳 Tuition & Scholarships at Saint Peter's University
MS Data Science Tuition
- Total Trimester Estimate: $4,667
- Total Program Estimate: $28,000 full program (due pro rata by term) (20 months)
MS Business Analytic Tuition
- Total Semester Estimate: $5,000
- Total Program Estimate: $25,000 full program (due pro rata by term) (15-18 months, depending upon start date)
Scholarships
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📅 Important Dates at Saint Peter's University
Program Start Dates
Summer I 2024 Summer II 2024 |
Fall 2024 |
Winter 2024 |
Spring 2025
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With the exception of the 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. We are the official recruitment partner of SPU, we can help you accelerate your application)
Two Weekends (Saturday + Sunday) / Semester
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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.
At Saint Peter's University, the MBA, the MS in Data Science and the MS in Business Analytics are STEM programs. 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.
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