Dallas Baptist University
Ranked faith-based Texas university with STEM-eligible graduate programs and Day 1 CPT in Dallas.
About Dallas Baptist University
Dallas Baptist University (DBU), founded in 1898 in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, is a nationally ranked Christian university with 4,150+ students from 50+ countries. DBU's graduate business and technology programs integrate professional expertise with strong ethical leadership values. STEM-eligible MS programs and Day 1 CPT authorization position DBU as a strong option for F1 students looking to advance in the Dallas-Fort Worth technology and business market.
Programs Offered at DBU
Master of Business Administration
MS in Computer Science
MS in Education Leadership
CPT at Dallas Baptist University
CPT Availability
Dallas Baptist University authorizes Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for eligible F1 students from the very first day of enrollment. This allows students to begin gaining U.S. work experience immediately while completing their degree requirements.
Hybrid Academic Format
The program is designed to be compatible with full-time employment. Onsite attendance is required bi-weekly (dallas campus), with the remainder of coursework completed online or asynchronously — allowing students to maintain CPT authorization without interrupting their work schedule.
Academic Integration
CPT at DBU is fully integrated into the curriculum. Students complete coursework that directly relates to their internship or employment position, and CPT is renewed each semester as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic progress and continues enrollment.
Student Responsibilities
F1 students on CPT at DBU must maintain full-time enrollment, keep their I-20 updated, and ensure their CPT authorization is renewed before each semester. CPTGuru advisors are available to guide you through every step of this process.
Investment Overview
How to Apply to DBU
Required Documents
- Online application
- Official transcripts
- Passport and visa documents
- Statement of purpose
- Two references
- Resume
Application Process
- Consult with CPTGuruBook a free consultation to confirm eligibility and choose the right program.
- Gather DocumentsPrepare transcripts, passport, visa documents, and your statement of purpose.
- Submit ApplicationApply online for one of the intake dates: January, May, August.
- Receive I-20 with CPTUpon enrollment, your I-20 will be issued with CPT authorization for the current semester.
Common Questions about DBU
Yes. DBU offers Day 1 CPT for eligible F1 students in qualifying graduate programs.
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