S1 School Facts: Bay Atlantic University

Facts as of October 2026. Schools can change their rules, so confirm with us before you apply.

Day 1 CPT means you can start CPT (work authorization tied to your program) from day one.

Transfer (F-1 from another US school): Yes
New F-1 from abroad: Yes
Change of status (to F-1 inside the US): Yes (since summer 2026). The school may still review your background.
Reinstatement (restoring terminated F-1 status): Yes, with conditions: the school can accept you, but you can't do CPT until your reinstatement is approved.
End of status / grace period (program or OPT finished): Yes

You don't need a job to enroll. To graduate, you take an online internship course (CAPS 623) in your final semester.
No employer agreement needed: an offer letter plus a BAU form.
CPT is renewed every semester and can start from your program start date.

Minimum GPA: 2.0.
English test waived if you have a US degree or a degree taught in English (MOI letter).
Minimum scores: TOEFL 80, IELTS 6 or Duolingo 90.

Estimated total tuition: $22,680–$45,360. Fees are extra.
Application fee: $45.
Deposit: $7,500.
Proof of funds (money you show for your I-20): $28,260, via bank statements or a sponsor's affidavit of support.

Documents: online application, passport, transcripts from every school you attended and proof of funds.
Foreign degree: a NACES credential evaluation (approved US evaluator) is accepted.
You can transfer in up to 9 credits.
You register for your own classes, and the school's academic advisor approves them.
Deadline: usually about 31 days before the start date, for transfer and change of status.
Admission decision: usually 1–2 weeks for transfers, 2–3 weeks for change of status.
Ask us for the next start date.

Announced August 11, 2026: Students who withdraw or transfer out after enrolling pay a $2,000 administrative service fee.
Announced June 12, 2026: From summer 2026, change of status students can also get Day 1 CPT, but the school may still review their background.