Day-1 CPT University
Trine University
Allen Park, MIPhoenix, AZReston, VA
Trine University, a U.S. private nonprofit institution, holds HLC accreditation. It provides Day-1 CPT Programs MBA, MSCS, MSEM, MSIS, DIT at its three campus locations.
Founded
1884
University Type
Private Nonprofit
CPT Renewal
2 times/year
Avg. Application Process
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KEY INFORMATION
About Trine University
Accreditation
Trine University was granted candidacy by HLC.
Onsite Frequency
1 time/semester, 1 day/session, a minimum of two in-person classes per year.
Academic Schedule
Trine university operates on a two-semester system, with one semester in the spring and another in the fall. During the summer break, students can engage in CPT but do not attend classes.
Program Duration
The program can be completed in a minimum of one year and a maximum of two and a half years, offering high flexibility.
Payment Plan
Trine University offers a Payment Plan for tuition, allowing for installment payments.
University Type
Trine University is a nonprofit university, and graduates are eligible to participate in the H-1B lottery under the Master's Cap.
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Campus Location
Day-1 CPT Programs
Find Your Day-1 CPT Program in Trine University
The programs marked with an asterisk (*) are STEM programs or contain STEM concentrations.
STEM Eligible
M.S. Engineering Management
- Campus Options
- Allen Park, MI; Phoenix, AZ; Reston, VA
- Estimated Cost
- $17,250 (Total Program Cost) $8,625/year
- Program Length
- 1-2.5 years
- Credits Requirements
- 30 credits (Core Course: 21 Credits; Specialization: 9 Credits)
Concentrations
Option 1: Self-Design (Choose 9 credits from program electives below)
- GE 5093 – Design Thinking – 3 Credits
- GE 5133 – Lean Six Sigma – 3 Credits
- MGT 5013 – Advanced Plant Management – 3 Credits
- MGT 543 – Operations Strategy & Management – 3 Credits
- SYS 5013 – Systems Engineering Analysis – 3 Credits
- SYS 5113 – Systems Validation and Testing – 3 Credits
- SYS 5213 – Model-Based Systems Engineering – 3 Credits
Option 2: Systems Engineering (SE)
- SYS 5013 – Systems Engineering Analysis – 3 Credits
- SYS 5113 – Systems Validation and Testing – 3 Credits
- SYS 5213 – Model-Based Systems Engineering – 3 Credits
Option 3: Operational Excellence (OPEX)
- GE 5133 – Lean Six Sigma – 3 CreditsOR
- GE 5093 – Design Thinking – 3 Credits
- MGT 5013 – Advanced Plant Management – 3 Credits
- MGT 543 – Operations Strategy & Management – 3 Credits
Required Courses
- BA 5223 – Executive Communication – 3 Credits
- BA 6933 – Statistics & Quantitative Methods – 3 Credits
- GE 5113 – New Product Development & Innovation Strategies – 3 Credits
- GE 5103 – Project Management – 3 Credits
- GE 5213 – Total Quality Management – 3 Credits
- LDR 5113 – Organizational Leadership for Engineers – 3 Credits
- GE 6963 – Engineering Management Capstone – 3 Credits
STEM Eligible
M.S. Information Studies
- Campus Options
- Allen Park, MI; Phoenix, AZ; Reston, VA
- Estimated Cost
- $17,250 (Total Program Cost) $8,625/year
- Program Length
- 1-2.5 years
- Credits Requirements
- 30 credits
Required Courses
- IS 5203/DIT 7003 – Network Management – 3 Credits
- IS 5403/DIT 701 – Cybersecurity – 3 Credits
- IS 5213/DIT 7023 – Data Science and Big Data – 3 Credits
- BAN 5013/DIT 7033 – Analytics and Software Tools – 3 Credits
- DIT 7083 – Computer Science with Python – 3 Credits
- DIT 7043 – IT for Management – 3 Credits
- DIT 7053 – IT Procurement Processes – 3 Credits
- DIT 7063 – IT Project Management – 3 Credits
- DIT 7073 – Innovations in IT – 3 Credits
- RSH 7093 – Research Statistics for Information Technology – 3 Credits
STEM Eligible
M.S. Business Analytics
- Campus Options
- Allen Park, MI; Phoenix, AZ; Reston, VA
- Estimated Cost
- $17,250 (Total Program Cost) $8,625/year
- Program Length
- 1-2.5 years
- Credits Requirements
- 30 credits
Required Courses
- GE 5103 – Project Management – 3 Credits
- BA 6933 – Statistics & Quantitative Methods – 3 Credits
- BAN 5003 – Operations Analytics – 3 Credits
- BAN 5013 – Analytics Software & Tools – 3 Credits
- IS 5113 – Data Mining & Data Visualization – 3 Credits
- IS 5213 – Data Science & Big Data – 3 Credits
- FIN 5063 – Corporate Finance – 3 Credits
- FIN 5823 – Financial Modeling – 3 Credits
- BAN 5023 – Data Driven Decision-Making – 3 Credits
- BAN 6093 – Business Analytics Capstone – 3 Credits
Master of Business Administration
- Campus Options
- Allen Park, MI; Phoenix, AZ; Reston, VA
- Estimated Cost
- $17,250 (Total Program Cost) $8,625/year
- Program Length
- 1-2.5 years
- Credits Requirements
- 30 credits (required courses: 21 credits; elective courses: 9 credits)
Required Courses
- BA 5223 – Executive Communication – 3 Credits
- FIN 5063 – Corporate Finance – 3 Credits
- AC 5023 – Managerial Accounting for MBA – 3 Credits
- MK 6943 – Strategic Marketing Management – 3 Credits
- ECO 5033 – Micro & Macro Economic Decision Making – 3 Credits
- BA 6933 – Statistics & Quantitative Methods – 3 Credits
- BA 6963 – Business Administration Capstone – 3 Credits
STEM Eligible
Doctor of Information Technology
- Campus Options
- Allen Park, MI; Phoenix, AZ; Reston, VA
- Estimated Cost
- $42,000 (Total Program Cost) $700/credit
- Program Length
- 2 – 5 years
- Credits Requirements
- 60 credits (required courses: 30 credits; research courses: 12 credits; dissertation courses: 18 credits)
Required Courses
- BAN 5013/DIT 7033 – Analytics Software & Tools – 3 Credits
- IS 5203/DIT 7003 – Network Management – 3 Credits
- IS 5403/DIT 7013 – Cybersecurity – 3 Credits
- IS 5213/DIT 7023 – Data Science & Big Data – 3 Credits
- DIT 7043 – IT for Management – 3 Credits
- DIT 7053 – IT Procurement Processes – 3 Credits
- DIT 7063 – IT Project Management – 3 Credits
- DIT 7073 – Innovations in IT – 3 Credits
- DIT 7083 – Computer Science with Python – 3 Credits
- RSH 7093 – Research Statistics for Information Technology – 3 Credits
- RSH 8003 – Quantitative Research Methods – 3 Credits
- RSH 8013 – Qualitative Research Methods – 3 Credits
- RSH 8023 – Research Design – 3 Credits
- RSH 8033 – Advanced Research Methodology – 3 Credits
- DIT 9006 – DIT Research Proposal Preparation – 6 Credits
- DIT 9016 – DIT Dissertation I – 6 Credits
- DIT 9026 – DIT Applied Research Project II – 6 Credits
Trine University
Academic Calendar
Term
Program (CPT) Start Date
Class Start Date
- 2026 Fall Term 17/27/20268/24/2026
- 2026 Fall Term 29/28/202610/26/2026
- 2027 Spring Term 11/4/20271/11/2027
- 2027 Spring Term 23/8/20273/15/2027
- 2027 Summer Term 16/7/20276/14/2027
Starting with 2027 Spring Term 1, the Program (CPT) Start Date is one week before the Class Start Date (previously four weeks). New students can begin CPT no earlier than the Class Start Date, and their SEVIS transfer-in date must be no later than the Program (CPT) Start Date.
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CPT Requirements
Key Information
Day-1 CPT Eligibility
Trine University supports both Transfer F1 students and Initial F1 students to utilize Day-1 CPT.
CPT Enrollment Requirements and Cost
To use CPT, students need to enroll in a 0.5-credit course each semester, at $287.5.
CPT Approval Duration and Renewal Process
Starting from the 2027 Spring term, CPT is renewed every semester, and students must submit a Renewal each semester. Before 2027 Spring, each CPT approval is valid for one year. If changing jobs or employers, students need to inform and seek approval from Trine University.
CPT Start Date for New Students
Starting from the 2027 Spring term, new students can begin using CPT no earlier than the Class Start Date. Using CPT before classes begin is no longer allowed.
SEVIS Transfer-In Deadline
Starting from the 2027 Spring term, the SEVIS transfer-in date of new students must be no later than the Program (CPT) Start Date.
Required Work or Internship Experience
Starting from the 2027 Spring term, students must complete 1–2 semesters of major-related work or internship before graduation.
Summer CPT Option
During summer break, classes are not mandatory, but if there is a need for Summer CPT, enrolling in one CPT course is sufficient.
Major Adjustment for Better CPT Experience
If Trine University determines that the chosen major and job are not well-matched during the CPT application process, Trine University will assign a more suitable major.
Consequences of CPT Suspension
Failure to meet in-person class attendance or maintain a GPA below 3 will result in CPT suspension.
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Trine University
Admission, Tuition, & Course Schedule
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Undergraduate GPA > 3.0.
- Language proficiency (TOEFL 79, PTE 58, IELTS overall 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0, Duolingo 95).
- Master’s degree.
- Graduate & Undergraduate GPA > 3.0
- Language proficiency (IBT TOEFL 90, PTE 60, IELTS overall 7.0 minimum, Duolingo 110).
- Official transcripts of past degrees
- Resume
- Personal statement (500 words minimum).
- Proof of financial resources ($22,000)
- Academic transcripts
- Financial guarantee (U.S. Department of Homeland Security requires all international students to demonstrate ability to pay fees.)
- Copy of passport
- Statement of purpose (explaining your desire to pursue a graduate degree)
- Resume/CV
- Academic Writing Sample (DIT only)
- Letter of Recommendation (DIT only)
- GRE/GMAT (is recommended)
- Master's Program: $575/credit hour
- Master's Program estimated tuition: $575 * 30 = $17,250
- Doctoral program: $700/credit hour
- Doctoral program estimated tuition: $700 * 60 = $42,000
- CPT Internship Course (0.5 Credits): $287.5
- Semester estimated tuition (Spring & Fall) : 2 * 3 credits * $575/credit hour = $3,450
- To accept the offer, student will need to pay a $500 acceptance fee before the specified deadline.
- Health insurance $1,000
- Full-time F1 students should register for at least two courses per semester. 3 credits per course, totaling 6 credits.
- Only one of these courses requires in-person attendance for a single class session.
- Online courses are in the form of pre-recorded lectures, and students are only required to complete assignments and exams on time.
- The spring and fall semesters are divided into two terms, with one course offered per term. Only one of the courses will require on-campus attendance.
- During the summer session, two courses will be conducted simultaneously.
- In-person classes are typically scheduled on weekends from 9 am to 5 pm. Occasionally, there may be some classes scheduled on Mondays. Get FREE Application Assistance Today!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Graduate students can transfer up to 6 credits, equivalent to 2 courses. Upon enrollment, you can communicate with the admissions office and request to select different courses during the first semester. To transfer credits, you must complete at least one semester of study with a GPA of 3.0 or above. Only after meeting these requirements can previously completed credits be transferred. Undergraduate credits cannot be transferred to graduate courses; credit transfer is only allowed within the same degree level.
The school operates on a semester system. The spring semester starts on January 10th and lasts until March 5th, with a one-week spring break. After that, classes resume and the semester ends in early to mid-May. The fall semester also includes vacation periods. The summer semester starts in early June and ends in early August, with a break of approximately one month between the spring and summer semesters. During this break, students have the option to enroll in the summer semester or take time off. If students choose to enroll in the summer semester, they can focus on taking courses related to Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for internships, without the requirement to take regular academic courses. However, if students start their program in June, attending the first summer semester is mandatory. During the summer semester, students can gain work experience using CPT. Before the 2027 Spring term, the first CPT approval was valid for up to one year; starting from the 2027 Spring term, CPT is renewed every semester. When participating in work using CPT, students must also be enrolled in at least one CPT-related course, including during the spring, summer, and fall semesters. Even if they don’t take academic courses during the summer semester, they are still required to register for a half-credit CPT course.
Yes, students can switch campuses, but it requires meeting certain conditions, and frequent changes are not recommended as it may attract the attention of immigration authorities and increase the risk of receiving a Request for Evidence (RFE).
Email: intladmit@trine.edu Subject: Change Major Hi, My name is [Insert Your Name Here]. My reference number is [Insert Reference Number Here]. Can you please change my major from [current major] to [new major]? Thank you. *If you have already been admitted and completed your selection, please send the request to tolgrad@trine.edu.
As per the policy requirements, international students holding an F-1 visa must have health insurance. If a student does not submit a waiver request, the university will automatically purchase health insurance for them one week after the start of classes. The cost is approximately $750 per semester. If a student currently has valid medical insurance from the government, employer, or previous school, they may apply for a waiver. The deadline for waiving the university’s insurance is the last Friday before classes begin. Waiver requests submitted after the deadline will not be approved.
If you are unable to proceed with enrollment due to visa or other reasons, you can apply for a refund of the international student deposit. Email: intladmit@trine.edu Subject: Refund Request Hi, My name is *Insert Your Name Here.* My reference number is *Insert Reference Number Here.* Can you please issue me a refund as I was not able to get my visa? Attached is my visa confirmation form. Thank you.
After enrollment, the university will directly assign the corresponding courses to students. Students can access the link provided to view details about their in-person classes, including the schedule, location, and professor’s information. If the assigned schedule for in-person classes is not feasible for the student to attend, it is recommended to communicate with the university as early as possible to explore the possibility of switching to another section.
If you are currently abroad and need to schedule a visa interview, the school recommends arranging it at least two months in advance. If you are already in the U.S. and studying or on OPT, it is advisable to submit your application at least one to one and a half months ahead. If time is limited, you may consider deferring your application to the next semester. If you are in urgent need and prefer to avoid any gaps, it is best to arrange it as early as possible.
Trine University experiences a low rate of Request for Evidence (RFE) from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). As long as students submit complete and truthful documents, following the required procedures, RFEs can generally be avoided. The university provides supporting documents such as letters of verification, student records, payment records, course syllabi, and textbook receipts to assist students in successfully completing their visa applications. Moreover, Trine University maintains strict scrutiny during the Curricular Practical Training (CPT) process, ensuring that students’ work experiences are relevant to their field of study. According to school data, Trine University’s RFE rate is less than 10%.
After receiving the offer, you are required to submit a $500 enrollment deposit within a specified timeframe, usually around two weeks before the start of the academic term. This deposit secures your place in the program and indicates your intention to enroll. If you eventually decide not to attend, it will not affect your admission status, but the $500 deposit will not be refunded. If you have already paid the $500 deposit and choose to defer your enrollment to a later term, you will not be required to submit another deposit.
For situations where students are unable to attend the orientation in person, the school typically offers options for remote participation, such as recorded sessions or online formats. Students should communicate with the school in advance to confirm if these options are available and must fulfill the remote participation requirements within the specified timeframe (such as online check-in, watching recorded sessions, etc.).
The school will assist students in selecting and arranging their required courses, including providing information on the time and location of in-person classes. If you wish to explore options to change the time of your in-person class, you can inquire with the school about available alternatives.
The school will assist students in selecting and arranging the required courses, including providing options to view and change the time and location of their in-person classes.
Students need to be admitted and confirm their enrollment with the school, as well as pay the enrollment deposit, to receive their I-20 form. If the student is outside the United States, the I-20 approval typically takes 7-10 business days. If the student is inside the United States and is transferring to a new school, the I-20 will be sent to the student approximately 2 weeks after the start of classes. Students who have applied for CPT (Curricular Practical Training) will receive their I-20 after CPT approval.