Tennessee Wesleyan University
Tennessee faith-based university with flexible MBA and Day 1 CPT for international graduate students.
About Tennessee Wesleyan University
Tennessee Wesleyan University, rooted in the Methodist tradition and located in Athens, Tennessee, offers a well-rounded graduate education experience for international students. Its MBA program with Day 1 CPT authorization allows F1 students to combine academic learning with professional work experience from the start of their program. The university's smaller size creates a personalized academic environment with strong faculty-student relationships.
Programs Offered at TWU
Master of Business Administration
CPT at Tennessee Wesleyan University
CPT Availability
Tennessee Wesleyan University publishes a Curricular Practical Training (CPT) process for eligible F-1 students. Earliest published timing: Day 1. A DSO must approve each request, and employment cannot begin before the student receives the CPT-endorsed I-20.
Academic Format
Published in-person attendance: Monthly (1–2 days). Delivery format can vary by program, campus, and student status; confirm the exact schedule and location with the university before enrolling.
Academic Integration
CPT employment must be integral to the curriculum and directly related to the student's major. Published renewal timing: Each semester. Confirm the required course and approval criteria with the DSO.
Student Responsibilities
F-1 students must maintain lawful enrollment, work only for the employer and at the location and dates authorized on page 2 of the I-20, and obtain DSO approval before beginning or changing employment. School-specific rules are listed below when the university publishes them.
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How to Apply to TWU
Required Documents
- Application form
- Official transcripts
- Passport and visa copy
- Statement of purpose
- Resume
Application Process
- Review Program RequirementsConfirm the program, campus, delivery format, attendance schedule, tuition, and current application deadline with the university.
- Gather DocumentsPrepare the academic, identity, immigration, English-proficiency, and financial documents listed for your applicant type.
- Submit ApplicationApply online for one of the intake dates: January, May, August.
- Complete F-1 Onboarding and Apply for CPT SeparatelyAdmission and CPT authorization are separate decisions. After completing the university’s F-1 onboarding steps and obtaining a qualifying offer, submit the CPT request and wait for a DSO-issued CPT I-20 before working.
Common Questions about TWU
Yes. Tennessee Wesleyan offers Day 1 CPT for eligible F1 students in its MBA program.
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