S1 School Facts: Indiana Wesleyan 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: No. CPT for new F-1 students is paused.
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): Yes

You don't need a job to enroll.
Employer documents are required. If your employer refuses to sign, a refusal form can be used.
CPT is renewed once a year and can start from your program start date.

Estimated total tuition: $16,970–$23,758 (DBA costs more). Fees are extra.
CPT fee: $400 (DBA: $595). Ask us if it's charged once or every term.
Deposit: $500.
Proof of funds (money you show for your I-20): $26,400 (DBA: $32,400), via bank statements or a sponsor's affidavit of support.

Documents: online application, passport, transcripts from every school you attended and proof of funds.
DBA: 5 years of work experience (3 years may be accepted after faculty review), management experience and a detailed CV.
Foreign degree: a NACES credential evaluation (approved US evaluator) is accepted.
You can transfer in up to 6 credits.
Deadline: usually about 7 days before the start date for transfers, about 31 days for 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 4, 2026: The I-20 length includes breaks: 28 months for a master's, 32 months for the MBA-IT and 4 years for the DBA.