Key Principles When Choosing Your Program

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Principle 1: Link Your Program to Your Jobs

Choose a program related to your current or future job role.

Example: If you’re a software engineer, pick MS in Computer Science, not MS in Organizational Behavior.

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Principle 2: Avoid Repeating the Same Major

Don’t select a program too similar to your previous degree at the same level - it may cause RFE issues.

Example: If you already hold a Master’s in Data Analytics, don’t pursue another one. Instead, consider an MBA with a focus in Business Analytics or aim for a doctorate.

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Choosing the Right Intake Date

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1. Check Your Status End Date

Always align your CPT start date with your OPT expiration (or other status end date).

Goal: avoid any long gaps in employment or status.

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2. Factor in Employer Flexibility

If your employer allows unpaid leave → you have more flexibility to wait until the later intake.

If not → you must transfer SEVIS before the earlier intake.

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Example

OPT ends: June 1

Intake options: Summer 1 (May 6) or Summer 2 (July 1)

With sufficient unpaid leave: transfer SEVIS & get CPT before July 10 → continue working smoothly.
With limited unpaid leave: transfer SEVIS before May 6 → maintain status without gaps.

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1. Receipt of Admission

Approximately 2–4 weeks after application submission, students will receive an email titled “Acceptance Letter,” with the official offer letter attached. This email will detail all enrollment steps, including the SEVIS code issued by the school.

2. Enrollment Registration

Upon receipt of the acceptance email, students will receive a message from the Designated School Official (DSO) containing the “New Student Forms”. Students must sign these forms and return them via email to the university.

The list of documents is given below:：

Admission Questionnaire
Enrollment Agreement
School performance fact sheet
Use of Picture & Video Consent Form

3. Activating the Student Portal

Once CIAM receives the signed documents, the registration process is essentially complete. Students will then receive login information for the Populi student portal along with CPT application instructions.

*CIAM uses Populi as its student management platform. Through Populi, students can update personal information, register for courses, view and pay tuition, and more.

4. Tuition Payment

Students should log in to Populi to pay tuition by the deadline specified in their “Acceptance Letter”. The Acceptance Letter also provides contact details for the appropriate department if student have any questions, you can contact the department directly.

For Transfer F‑1 students, CIAM provides a dedicated process and contact information:

Please have your previous university transfer your I20 no later than two weeks before the semester start date
Name of New School: California Institute of Advanced Management
CIAM's SEVIS Code: LOS214F54450000
Contact Person at the New School: Paris Houston
Phone Number: 626-350-1500
Email: dso@ciam.edu

Submitting CPT Application Materials

To apply for CPT, students must email the following documents to DSO@ciam.edu and pay the $50 CPT registration fee:

Job offer letter
Employment Letter signed by the employer
Internship course (INT501) application form

Students will be required to renew their CPT authorization each semester.

Employment Letter Requirements:

Company letterhead, employer’s name, and address
Job title and description
Employment start and end dates
Full‑time or part‑time status and weekly hours
Supervisor’s name, title, and contact information

If an employer cannot provide a formal Employment Letter, CIAM will review alternatives on a case‑by‑case basis. Students may submit an Employment Verification form, job‑description webpage, etc. in replacement of the Employment Letter (CPT Agreement). For details, please consult with a GoElite Consultant.

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Step 1 | Select Your Major

Key Principles When Choosing Your Program

Principle 1: Link Your Program to Your Jobs

Principle 2: Avoid Repeating the Same Major

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