New England College 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.
Executive Program applicants are no longer required to have three years of work experience or a U.S. degree. Any U.S. work experience and a valid bachelor’s degree from any country are sufficient for admission.
A NACES evaluation is not required for foreign degrees, as NEC conducts its own in-house credential evaluation.