S1 School Facts: Westcliff University

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

Where you study

• Campus locations: California, Florida and Texas.
• How often you come to campus: once a semester (weekly-class version: every week).

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): Yes

Job and employer requirements

• No job needed to enroll, but you must keep a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Employer documents: needed every semester; an employment verification letter (EVL) works.
• CPT is renewed every semester and can start from your program start date.

Academic and English requirements

• Minimum GPA: 2.5.
• English test waived if you have a US degree or a degree taught in English (MOI letter).
• Minimum scores: TOEFL 79, IELTS 6 or Duolingo 105.

States the school doesn't accept

• Not accepted if you live in: Delaware; North Carolina; Wyoming; Washington, DC.
• Some programs exclude more states (announced July 30, 2026); ask us to check yours.

Costs

• Estimated total tuition: $36,750 (weekly-class version about $30,060). Fees are extra.
• Fees: I-20 $200, one-time $210, CPT $797–$975 by program (ask us if the CPT fee is per term).
• Students from India: the $50 application fee is waived through December 31.
• Deposit: $1,000.
• Proof of funds: master's $36,141 (weekly-class version) to $36,861; DBA $37,671–$38,661; bachelor's $40,404.

Application documents and timing

• Documents: online application, passport, your highest-degree transcript and proof of funds.
• Foreign degree: a NACES credential evaluation (approved US evaluator) is accepted.
• You can transfer in up to 6 credits.
• Deadline: usually up to the start date for transfers, about 84 days before it 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 September 1, 2026: CPT approvals are backed up. If yours is taking too long, tell us.
• Announced August 11, 2026: You can now enroll at two schools at once (concurrent enrollment).
• Announced August 4, 2026: I-20 length is 28 months for a master's, 4 years for the DBA.