S1 School Facts: Ottawa 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
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

CPT is a required part of the program.
Employer documents are required; an employment verification letter (EVL) is accepted.
CPT is renewed once a year and can start up to 30 days before your program start date.
If you lose your job during the program, there's a 60-day grace period. Details can vary, so check with us.

Estimated total tuition: $27,612–$32,214 (DBA costs more). Fees are extra.
No deposit.
Proof of funds (money you show for your I-20): $29,530, via bank statements or a sponsor's affidavit of support.

Documents: online application, passport, transcripts from every school you attended and proof of funds, plus a resume, a recommendation letter and a personal statement (statement not needed if you've studied or worked in the US).
The EMBA, MS in Computer Science and DBA have extra work-experience or essay requirements.
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.