S1 School Facts: Curry College

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

Where you study

• Campus: Massachusetts.
• How often you come to campus: about once every 2 months.

Who can get Day 1 CPT

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
• Reinstatement (restoring terminated F-1 status): Not confirmed — our senior admission consultant can check your case
• End of status / grace period (program or OPT finished): No

Job and employer requirements

• You don't need a job to enroll.
• No employer documents are needed.
• CPT is renewed every semester and can start from your program start date.

Academic and English requirements

• Minimum GPA: 2.75.
• 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 100.

Costs

• Estimated total tuition: $27,000–$32,400. Fees are extra.
• Deposit: $250.
• Proof of funds (money you show for your I-20): $30,225, via bank statements or a sponsor's affidavit of support.
• Bringing family: add $10,000 for a spouse and $7,000 for each child.

Application documents and timing

• Documents: online application, passport, transcripts from every school you attended and proof of funds.
• Transfer students also send their I-20, the SEVIS transfer form (SEVIS is the government's student record system) and their I-94.
• Foreign degree: a NACES credential evaluation (approved US evaluator) is accepted.
• Deadline: usually about 7 days before the start date, for transfer and change of status.
• Admission decision: usually about 3 days.
• Ask us for the next start date.