Day-1 CPT University
McDaniel College
Located in Westminster, MD, McDaniel College is a U.S. private nonprofit institution with MSCHE accreditation. It offers Day-1 CPT Programs for MSDA.
Founded
1867
University Type
Private Nonprofit
CPT Renewal
1 time/year
Avg. Application Process
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About McDaniel College
McDaniel College was granted candidacy by MSCHE.
Onsite Frequency
Once per semester, 3-day residency event, typically will be scheduled on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, but days may vary and are non-negotiable.
Program Duration
MSDA program is officially set to be completed in two years, with the option to take a break during the Summer semester (not allowed during the first semester)
Program Options
McDaniel College offers MSDA program with Day-1 CPT support, allowing students to work from the first day of enrollment.
School Type
McDaniel College is a nonprofit institution, and its graduates are eligible to participate in the Master Cap H-1B visa lottery.
Flexible CPT Option
Internship experience is required, and CPT can be renewed for up to one year after the initial approval.
McDaniel College
Campus Location
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The programs marked with an asterisk (*) are STEM programs or contain STEM concentrations.
Master of Science in Data Analytics
- Campus Options
- Westminster, MD
- Estimated Cost
- $24,395 (Total Program Cost) $4,879/semester (includes tuition and fees)
- Program Length
- 2 years
- Credits Requirements
- 30 credits
McDaniel College
Academic Calendar
- Summer IMarch 1 for Summer I start (May)
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CPT Requirements
Key Information
Day-1 CPT Eligibility
McDaniel College supports both Transfer F1 students and Initial F1 students to participate in Day-1 CPT (Curricular Practical Training).
CPT Duration and Renewal
The CPT approval is granted for one year at a time, and it can be seamlessly renewed after expiration. If there is a need to update job positions or employers' information, students must report and apply for the necessary updates with the school.
Responsibilities and Consequences
It is important for students to maintain good academic standing. Failure to meet attendance requirements for in-person classes, not submitting assignments, or engaging in academic dishonesty can lead to the revocation of CPT privileges, and severe cases may result in expulsion.
GPA Requirement for CPT
To be eligible for CPT, students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above. Failure to meet this requirement can impact future CPT applications. Students need to uphold academic excellence to continue benefiting from CPT opportunities.
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Admission, Tuition, & Course Schedule
- Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0.
- Successful completion of required program pre-requisites:
- Introduction to Statistics or equivalent (required)
- Though not required, we find that additional work in Statistics, Calculus, and Linear Algebra coursework can be helpful.
- English proficiency
- TOEFL: 79-80 or higher on the internet-based exam
- IELTS: 6.0
- Duolingo: 110
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- *Waiver of this requirement can be considered for students who have received a degree in the US or who provide evidence of a primary language of instruction as English from a degree obtained outside of the US.
- Completed application for Data Analytics
- Official Transcripts of Past Degrees
- Completed Certificate of Finances Form ($25,000)
- Current Resume
- Personal Statement (recommended)
- Personal Passport
- Current i-20 visa (if applicable)
- *From the time of submitting the application, it typically takes 5-7 business days to receive the admission decision.
- *After receiving the admission offer, if students plan to accept it will need to submit a $250 deposit (which will be applied towards your tuition) to secure spot. Once the deposit is paid, students can begin the process of applying for the I-20 or transferring in/out of the university.
- $693 per credit ($2,079 per 3 credit course)
- 30 total credits; Students are registered for two 3-credit courses or 6 credits per semester ($4,158 per semester).
- $105 Administrative Fee (per semester)
- $204 Practicum Fee (per practicum)
- $208 Residency Fee (for hybrid delivery model only) (per semester; required for International Students
- Estimated total cost for semester: $4,879; Estimate cost for 2-year program: $24,395
- Additional fee incurred if student does not provide U.S. based employer health insurance or comparable insurance plan
- Full-time F1 students to take two 3-credit courses, totaling 6 credits.
- One course is entirely online, and the other course is in a hybrid format, which includes both online and on-site classes.
- For the hybrid course, students need to be on-site for three days.
- The first on-site class typically takes place on weekdays at the beginning of the program. Afterward, on-site classes are usually scheduled on weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) for the following terms.
- Attendance at on-site classes is mandatory to maintain F1 visa status.
- Online courses are usually scheduled in the evenings or on weekends, and recorded lectures are available for students who are unable to attend live Zoom lectures due to special circumstances Get FREE Application Assistance Today!
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