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Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) is a leading STEM-focused institution located in Pennsylvania, offering cutting-edge graduate and undergraduate programs designed to prepare students for careers in high-demand industries. With campuses in Harrisburg and Philadelphia, HU is known for its innovative curriculum, industry-connected faculty, and a diverse student body representing over 100 countries. The university is especially popular among international students for its Day 1 CPT programs, flexible scheduling, and strong post-graduation outcomes. HU combines academic excellence with real-world experience, making it a top choice for career-driven professionals.

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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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🌟 Upcoming enrollment window at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

If you missed the application deadline, reach out to a GoElite Advisor to check admission availability.

Late Spring 2026 - 03/14/2026

Application Deadline for Transfer Students: 02/28/2026

Application Deadline for Initial Students: 01/14/2026

Summer 2026 - 05/09/2026

Application Deadline for Transfer Students: 04/25/2026

Application Deadline for Initial Students: 03/08/2026

Late Summer 2026 - 07/11/2026

Application Deadline for Transfer Students: 06/27/2026

Application Deadline for Initial Students: 05/11/2026

You will receive an acceptance letter if you are accepted into the program. In the days following your acceptance, your Student ID number will be sent to you via separate correspondence. You will need that Student ID number to make your deposit online. Choose the option that best describes you below for more information about depositing.

In the U.S. Or NoT Changing Status

Make your non-refundable $1,000 USD tuition deposit online. The non-refundable deposit will be applied to your first-semester tuition and can be done online using a credit card.

Once you have completed your non-refundable deposit, you may pay any remaining tuition and fees online. Your tuition and fee balance must be paid at least one week before classes start and can also be done online using a credit card. The University does not offer an installment payment plan for international students.

Overseas or Changing Status

A $200 USD deposit is required to request your I-20. Once your $200 USD deposit is received and your HU Login Credentials are issued, you can request an Initial SEVIS Form I-20 by following these instructions.

Receiving Your I-20

Your I-20 will be sent to your Harrisburg University email address. You may use the SEVIS ID number on your I-20 to book your visa appointment and pay your SEVIS I-901 fee.

Entering the United States

Once you have entered the United States, you must report your arrival to the International Student Office by completing the Arrival and Check-In Request. You will be required to upload copies of your F-1 visa stamp, I-94, HU I-20.

Then make your non-refundable $1,000 USD tuition deposit online, finalize your travel itinerary to the U.S. and arrange your housing.

Important Note About Selecting a SEVIS Release Date:

Harrisburg University has 6 semesters per year during which students can begin their program. Program availability varies by semester.

Your SEVIS record must be released between the following dates: the day after the previous semester began and the day before your intended semester of enrollment. Please see the chart below for assistance.

You are required to enroll in the next available semester following your SEVIS release date, otherwise you will need to depart the U.S. and return with a new Initial I-20. If your SEVIS record has not been transferred by the day before classes begin, you need to defer to a future semester.

Please use the chart below to determine a SEVIS release date that complies with these rules. You will also need to work with your current institution to set up your SEVIS release date that is appropriate for your situation:

Pre-arrival Steps for F-1 Transfer Students:

Transfer students who currently hold a valid SEVIS record (F-1 status) at another institution must request that their current F-1 SEVIS record be transferred to Harrisburg University. To determine transfer eligibility, students should consult with their current DSO. Please note that your SEVIS record must be in "Active” status when released to Harrisburg University. We cannot accept records in terminated or completed status. Please work with the DSO at your transfer-out school to ensure your record is transferred in active status.

The following steps must be followed:

Apply for Acceptance to Harrisburg University as an F-1 Student
Show your HU Acceptance letter to your Transfer Out School's DSO. Follow their process to Transfer Out your SEVIS record and choose a release date (see above note). Provide your Transfer Out School with Harrisburg University's SEVIS School Code: PHI214F02099000
Pay the Tuition Deposit
Register for classes – be sure to register for 6 credits. One course must be in the executive (in-person) format
Receive HU login Credentials. Please use your HU email when contacting HU offices.
Log into the Terra Dotta system via the welcome email you will receive to your HU email.
Submit a request for a Transfer-in I-20 from Harrisburg University. Login to the Terra Dotta System and navigate to the Visa Status tab. Fill in and submit the Transfer In section when prompted. You will need to provide contact information for your current institution’s DSO.
Submit a Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Request, if you intend to apply for work authorization beginning from the start of your program. After you receive a confirmation email from the International Student Office that your Transfer I-20 request has been accepted, you may apply for CPT. To do so, login to the Terra Dotta system, navigate to the Request Center and follow the instructions to submit your request. If you are not requesting CPT authorization at this time, you must submit the Academic Work Placement Waiver to the Registration Office.
Pay remaining Tuition Fees by the deadline.
Attend Orientation - information will be sent by Graduate Student Services
Receive your I-20 and attend your first in-person executive class

If all enrollment tasks are completed on time, students will receive their I-20 to their HU email by the first day of classes.

NOTE: You cannot begin working until you receive your I-20 with CPT authorization, even for an extension or change in hours. You can only work for the employer and dates listed on the second page of your I-20.

If you would like to apply for an extension of your CPT authorization you will need to submit a new CPT authorization request. CPT must relate directly to the student’s major area of study and be an integral part of the school’s established curriculum.

In order to request Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorization, please follow the steps outlined below:

1. Complete the Academic Work Placement (AWP) Form. The form must be signed by you and your employer. For instructions on how to complete this form, please review the following support article: Academic Work Placement

2. Login to the Terra Dotta System and navigate to the Request Center to find the CPT request.

If logging into Terra Dotta for the first time, you must access the system via the Welcome to Terra Dotta email sent to your HU student email.

We recommend that students access Terra Dotta through a desktop/laptop device, as mobile compatibility is limited.

3. Follow the prompts to complete the request form and upload the required documents.

Once your request is submitted with all required documents, please allow 5 business days for processing. Your updated I-20 will be sent to your Harrisburg University student email address.

Documents Required:

The following supporting documents are needed based on the type of CPT request you select. All supporting documentation, including employment letters, must be no older than 30 days.

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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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