• US Universities for First Semester CPT

    List of Some universities for CPT(Curriculum Practical Training) in first semester(not all of them), immediate & easy admission. These universities are helpful to students who missed to file H1B visa and OPT(Optional practical training) is about to expire.

    Universities for First Semester CPT

    Following colleges are offering CPT on first day. Some of these will first day CPT if you finish degree from any other university previously. Visit the college websites for degree programs, Tuition/fee information.

    Note: Taking CPT on day one or in the first semester means that you are risking career in USA. USCIS is not encouraging Day 1 CPT. It will create problems for OPT and H1B approvals.

    1 Everest University (70 campuses)
    2 Sullivan University
    3 Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD
    4 Stratford University
    5 Goldey-Beacom College
    6 Coleman University, San Diego, California
    7 University of Cumburlands
    8 Harrisburg University
    9 United States University
    10 Wichita State University
    11 Colorado Technical University


    Taking Curriculum Practical Training (CPT) on day one or at the beginning of the semester may cause immigration issue during your H1B filing, extension or Greencard processing.

    It is highly not recommended not to take CPT and join a university just for CPT. Usually MS Students whose H1B is not picked in the lottery are approaching these universities just to maintain their visa status in USA until they get H1B.

    During CPT make sure your are working in related field of your degree and you should not use CPT for more than 12 months.
    Comments 19 Comments
    1. mridainfotech's Avatar
      mridainfotech -
      Hi,

      My qualification is MCA and completed in 2010. I didnt take any GRE,TOEFL tests. Is am eligible to apply CPT.
      Please give your valuable comments to clear my confusions. Thanks
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      most of the students who go to US with hopes are not realising the real situation. some brilliant students are doing well but most are in fools paradise. most universities there are money making types with little interest in foreign students.US govt.also fleeces them. visa fee and sevis fee more than finance their embassies,consulates and border security.toefl,gre is another racket which create more jobs for americans than america provides for indians.the MS in india is no ess than MS in many american universiies.the 3 months time they give to find opt job is irrational and designed to send back students.with exchange rate and university fees and living expenditure it is rediculous to go to US.let inian govt do something to discurage students and give advisory to students about real situation. let america not loot our money and eliminate brain drain.
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      Does UIC have CTP from day 1?
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      Hi
      This is vijender, I have completed my graduation in 2010 with 56% and my backlogs are 7 with repetitions.
      I have applied for 4 universities
      1. NPU --- Accepeted
      2.NYIT --- Denied
      3.SHU --- Denied
      4.UNH --- Waiting (No Reply)

      Can I know the visa rating for NPU so that i can start with DS form filling, Pay SEVIS fee and I can book the VISA Slot.

      What the questions may I get by VI?
      What is the best possible way of answering for that questions?

      I have been working as an Technical Support Executive and got promoted as Software Analyst after 3 Years.

      PLEASE kindly respond to my Queries and Mail me the answers @ chiluveru4487@gmail.com
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      Goldey beacom doesnt give cpt for on day until its your second masters.
      They follow rules strict rules
    1. Chinna24034's Avatar
      Chinna24034 -
      Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
      most of the students who go to US with hopes are not realising the real situation. some brilliant students are doing well but most are in fools paradise. most universities there are money making types with little interest in foreign students.US govt.also fleeces them. visa fee and sevis fee more than finance their embassies,consulates and border security.toefl,gre is another racket which create more jobs for americans than america provides for indians.the MS in india is no ess than MS in many american universiies.the 3 months time they give to find opt job is irrational and designed to send back students.with exchange rate and university fees and living expenditure it is rediculous to go to US.let inian govt do something to discurage students and give advisory to students about real situation. let america not loot our money and eliminate brain drain.
      Hi i agree with you what you said, this country is a money making country, specifically the universities some of them were worst, no proper faculty and making students as Teaching assistants instead recruiting more faculty, giving 8-10 dollars per hour for students and doing the business, especially the Valparaiso university in Indiana, is an example of that.
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      What if all opt period is used during the 1st masters degree and did not get H1b loterrey?
    1. Shilpareddygani's Avatar
      Shilpareddygani -
      hi ajay

      can i know your mail ID Pls
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      Harrishburg university is on probation so if I take cpt right now then what is the risks of future ?? In HU I finished 2 sem and I am now in 3 Ed semester. So if I will take cpt now then there is a problem because the university is still on probation?
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      Quote Originally Posted by Chinna24034 View Post
      Hi i agree with you what you said, this country is a money making country, specifically the universities some of them were worst, no proper faculty and making students as Teaching assistants instead recruiting more faculty, giving 8-10 dollars per hour for students and doing the business, especially the Valparaiso university in Indiana, is an example of that.
      Hi.. Can I know about valpo univ and about their cpt
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      I am at University of Farmington in Michigan. I started this past quarter and was able to start CPT right away. Since I am in STEM, they said it was not a problem as its integeral.
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      I am at University of Farmington in Michigan. I started this past quarter and was able to start CPT right away. Since I am in STEM, they said it was not a problem as its integeral.
    1. ShopAkash's Avatar
      ShopAkash -
      I am at University of Farmington in Michigan. I started this past quarter and was able to start CPT right away. Since I am in STEM, they said it was not a problem as its integeral.
    1. ShopAkash's Avatar
      ShopAkash -
      I just started at University of Farmington in Michigan and started CPT right away. My DSO said it wasn't a problem. Trying to be a BA in BIS.
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      Harrisburg University offers CPT from Day1. Scholarship up to $500 is available from the University for the coming session. If you are applying for coming session and interested in scholarship,you can email me before Dec 31 for details about the scholarship. I can give you forms and details. shuvo_cs@hotmail.com
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      Does anyone know any university providing online MBA with CPT granted from day1 ?
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
      Harrisburg University offers CPT from Day1. Scholarship up to $500 is available from the University for the coming session. If you are applying for coming session and interested in scholarship,you can email me before Dec 31 for details about the scholarship. I can give you forms and details. shuvo_cs@hotmail.com
      Is the course online or in-person ?
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      I have MS degree and now exploring options to do MBA. Does anyone know any university providing online MBA with CPT granted from day1 ? Thanks.
    1. Unregistered's Avatar
      Unregistered -
      I did Masters in computer science and I am in OPT which gets expired in OCT. I am planning to do second degree as MBA and start day 1 CPT. Does it effects when I apply for H1B?
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