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We were informed by SPU on February 24, 2025, that SPU's hybrid professional programs can no longer accept F-1 students.

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.
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Note:
We were informed by SPU on February 24, 2025, that SPU's hybrid programs can no longer accept F-1 students.
🧭 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
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📅 Important Dates at Saint Peter's University
Program Start Dates
Spring I 2025 Spring II 2025 |
Summer 2025 |
Fall 2025 |
Winter 2025
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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)
At Saint Peter's University, the following programs with Day 1 CPT are STEM-certified:
- MS Business Analytics
- MS Data Science
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.
There are no scholarships available at Saint Peter's University. Contact us for help securing other scholarships for Day 1 CPT programs!
Saint Peter’s University
Location:
- Jersey City, NJ
Tuition:
- From $806 / credit hour
- From $14,508 / year
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