Bay Atlantic University adheres to USCIS regulations to authorize CPT for international students.
Eligibility for CPT from Program Start
✅ Current OPT and F1 students may obtain CPT Authorization from Day 1 of the program.
✅ Oversea applicants may obtain CPT Authorization from Day 1 of the program.
✅ Change of Status (to F1 Status) applicants may obtain CPT Authorization from Day 1 of the program.
“Day 1 CPT Universities” isn’t an official term. It refers to schools that may allow CPT from the first semester, but approval isn’t guaranteed. CPT typically takes 5–15 business days after complete documents are submitted.
CPT Details
CPT authorization needs to be renewed every term.
CPT is required for graduation.
Internship Requirement for Graduation
A practical internship experience is a required component of most master’s degree programs at BAU. At a minimum, students must complete CAPS 623: Virtual Internship, a credit-bearing, graded course designed to ensure both academic and professional standards are met.
To fulfill the CAPS 623 requirement, students must complete a part-time internship during their final semester through hosting companies arranged by the University’s designated partner. Externships or independent work experiences secured outside this structure will not be accepted as a substitute for CAPS 623, though they may be pursued in addition to CAPS 623.
Students are strongly encouraged to pursue additional internships or work experiences throughout their studies to further strengthen their industry readiness and professional development, including in programs that do not require CAPS 623 for graduation.
CPT Authorization Requirements:
Students must secure employment directly related to their program of study before CPT can be authorized.
Eligibility:
- Be enrolled in a full course of study
- Be in lawful full-time F-1 status for at least one academic year (two full semesters, including final exams week)
- Be in good academic standing with the university.
- CPT must be an integral part of your program of study.
- CPT must be related to a specific academic course.
- English Language Learning students (Mentora Students) are not eligible for CPT.
- Students must obtain DSO’s endorsement on the Form I-20 and not begin CPT before the CPT start date indicated on the form.
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