Texas Wesleyan University

Texas Wesleyan University (TXWES)

Texas Wesleyan University is a private, non-profit school in Fort Worth, Texas. Founded in 1890, the university is accredited by SACSCOC to award bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. The 36-credit, two-year Applied MBA program—offered online with one weekend on-campus session per semester—provides a Day 1 CPT opportunity.

Day 1 CPT Program Highlights

  • Start CPT immediately: Eligible F‑1 students can begin CPT employment from day one, and CPT remains active every semester throughout the program without interruption.
  • Authorized CPT hours: Up to 40 hours/week in summer terms; part-time during regular semesters as per USCIS guidelines.
  • Flexibility: CPT starts can be up to 30 days before classes begin. Students can submit applications mid-semester, and processing usually takes 10 business days.
  • Program intake schedule: Six start dates annually—January, March, May, July, August, October—and three semesters: Spring, Summer, Fall .
  • CPT conditions: Students must enroll full-time, maintain good academic standing, and secure a job directly related to the MBA curriculum with approved employer documentation.
  • Tuition: $850 per credit, summing up to $30,600 for the full program (typically $15,300 per year).

Why Choose Day 1 CPT?

Texas Wesleyan’s Day 1 CPT approach seamlessly blends academic learning with real-world experience—no waiting period required. Students gain practical work experience from their first term. This boosts their resumes and eases the transition to Optional Practical Training (OPT) and future H‑1B opportunities.

How to Apply

To start your application to TXWES’s Applied MBA with Day 1 CPT, use the official graduate admissions portal:

🔗 Apply to Texas Wesleyan University – Applied MBA