S1 School Facts: Monroe University

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

Where you study

• Campus: New York.
• How often you come to campus: once a month.

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, with conditions: not if you're changing from B-1/B-2 (visitor) status.
• 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): Not confirmed — our senior admission consultant can check your case

Job and employer requirements

• You don't need a job to enroll.
• Employer documents are required; an employment verification letter (EVL) is accepted. CPT needs your employer's co-op signature.
• CPT is renewed every semester and can start from your program start date.

Academic and English requirements

• Minimum GPA: 3.0.
• English test waived only with a US degree or a degree taught in English (MOI letter). Work experience doesn't count.
• Minimum scores: TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 105.

Costs

• Estimated total tuition: about $35,712 for a first master's; $25,680–$31,350 for a second master's. Fees are extra.
• Application fee: $50.
• CPT fee: $500. Ask us if it's charged once or every term.
• Proof of funds (money you show for your I-20): $34,134 for a first master's, $25,000 for a second master's, $22,024 for a bachelor's, via bank statements or a sponsor's affidavit of support.

Application documents and timing

• Documents: online application, passport, transcripts from every school you attended and proof of funds, plus an interview, 2 recommendation letters, a resume and a personal statement.
• Foreign degree: a NACES credential evaluation (approved US evaluator) is accepted.
• You can transfer in up to 6 credits.
• Deadline: usually about 14 days before the start date for transfers, about 61 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.

Recent school updates

• Announced August 25, 2026: No CPT approval without your employer's co-op signature.