Day 1 CPT Program

Can be satisfied in one of two ways

1. Current position in the field

• Submit Experiential Requirement Option Form
• Submit detailed job description or employer offer letter
• Submit employer Cooperative Agreement Form

2. Practicum requirement

  Zero-credit practicum course which will provide access to data for the purpose   of completing projects within the course.  Each course will have an attached   practicum option for those without current employment which satisfies the   experiential requirements.

• Submit Experiential Requirement Option Form

Please note: International students must apply for CPT if employed. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3.0 grade point average (or foreign equivalent). 
• Introduction to statistics
• English-language (79 TOEFL, 6.5 IELTS, 110 Duolingo, US degree)

Prepare the following document, CPTDog can help you apply for free:

• Upload the following:
• All university transcripts (Bachelor’s and Master’s, if applicable)*
• Current resume
• Copy of passport
• Copy of visa for transfer students
• English test if applicable (TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo)
• Goal Statement (recommended, not required)

* Official transcripts will be required for enrollment

1. Submit an application online: After submission, you will receive an email within 1 business day containing the link to the program's application system and more information about the program.

***Use Agent Referral Code: CYGOE to waive your application fee!***

2. Materials required to submit an application: Follow the email guidelines to complete the online application form

• All academic transcripts (overseas transcripts need to be certified by WES or ECE)
• Resume
• A letter of professional or academic recommendation
• A copy of your current visa
• A copy of the passport with a photo
• Bank Statement: $25,000

1. Submit initial $250 deposit (applied to first semester tuition)

You will receive instructions to set up your My McDaniel Account.

2. You will be provided a McDaniel email account. All official communication will now go to this account.

3. International Students will need to complete the I-20 document requirements

• Financial support/sponsorship forms with bank statement(s)
• I-20 Transfer form
• CPT application and cooperative agreement form

4. Enrollment/Registration: all students are registered for classes by the Graduate and Professional Studies office

5. CPT Application to include:  

• A completed and signed CPT Agreement Form from your employer, along with the following:
• A current, official signed offer letter from the employer to the student on company letterhead
• A current, dated detailed job description on company letterhead listing the job title and responsibilities for the CPT position

Please note: Students with OPT should be aware that the transfer date should be no later than the start date of the program (Summer: 5/20/2024, Fall: 8/16/2024).