Monroe University

Day 1 CPT University: Monroe University (formerly Monroe College)

Monroe University, established in 1933 and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, is a private institution with campuses in the Bronx, New Rochelle (NY), and St. Lucia, plus a flexible online option. It’s an attractive Day 1 CPT destination for international students because of its Professional Experience Track, which integrates real-world work experience into graduate programs from semester one.

✅ What Makes Monroe Stand Out for Day 1 CPT

  • Professional Experience Track: Specialized graduate programs (e.g., MBA, MSCS, MS Data Science, MS Accounting, MPH, MPA, MS Forensic Psychology, and Data Science certificate) include 1-credit internship courses and monthly on-campus sessions to qualify students for CPT from day one .
  • Swift CPT authorizations: Once a CPT‑eligible internship offer is submitted, DSOs typically issue authorization within 5–15 business days.
  • Flexible schedule and campus location: New Rochelle campus is just ~20 minutes from Manhattan. Students attend one on-site Saturday per month, with the rest hybrid or online.
  • STEM certified options: Programs such as MS Computer Science, MS Data Science, and STEM‑MBA allow for post‑graduation STEM OPT extension .
  • Year‑round start dates: Admissions in Jan/Apr/Jun/Sep; three semesters per year—Fall, Winter, Spring/Summer—with one-semester leave options available after three consecutive terms .
  • Competitive pricing & scholarships: Graduate tuition starts from $595–$944/credit ($12,495–$19,824 annually). International students pursuing a second U.S. master’s enjoy lower per-credit rates, plus financial aid opportunities.

📋 Ideal Programs with Day 1 CPT

  • MBA (including STEM-focused concentrations)
  • MS in Computer Science (36 cr)
  • MS in Data Science (36 cr)
  • MS Accounting, MS Health Care Administration, MPA, MPH, MS Forensic Psychology, and more

Students enroll in a 1-credit internship course each semester and submit an offer letter, CPT request form, I‑94, and register for the internship course to receive CPT authorization.

Apply Now

To begin your application, go to Monroe’s online portal. You’ll need to:

  1. Create a Monroe ID
  2. Complete program details, personal info, resume, 500‑word essay, transcripts, and recommendation letters
  3. Pay a $50 application fee

Apply here: https://www.monroeu.edu/apply