Monroe University
Monroe University, located in New York City, New York, was founded in 1933 and named after the fifth President of the United States, James Monroe. Initially named the Monroe School of Business, it has grown over nearly 80 years to include campuses in the Bronx, New Rochelle, Saint Lucia, and Queens. It is a private, for-profit university.
General Information
School Information
1. School Location:
CPT Program Campus: New Rochelle, Upstate New York (50-minute drive from Manhattan)
2. School Accreditation:
Dual accreditation by the U.S. Department of Education and the Chinese Ministry of Education;
Accreditation by the Central China Higher Education Commission.
3. School Attribute:
Private For-Profit
4. CPT programs offered:
MBA, MS Computer Science, MS Forensic Science, Data Science Certificate
School Introduction
Founded in 1933, Monroe University was ranked 80th among the best universities in the Northern United States and 75th among the best value schools in 2020. Its educational philosophy emphasizes practical application and makes its curriculum very helpful for international students seeking employment in the US.
Monroe University currently has over 7,500 students from 75 different countries. Its main campus is located in the bustling Fordham Road business district of New York City, while its CPT Program campus is located in New Rochelle, upstate New York, a 50-minute drive from Manhattan. Monroe University also has campuses in Flushing, Queens, and Manhattan, which are open to the vast majority of international students, as well as a St. Lucia campus.
Since 1990, Monroe University has received accreditations from authoritative organizations such as the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the New York State Board of Regents, and the Office of Professional (Nursing Education) of the New York State Board of Regents, as well as the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Furthermore
, Monroe University is accredited by the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in New York and is a legitimate higher education institution recognized by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China.
Monroe University boasts an excellent location, high-quality education, and offers CPT (full-time CPT) opportunities. Subject to compliance requirements, the university only requires one onsite visit per month, making it a top choice among CPT schools in the East Coast and New York area.
Contact Ada to submit materials -> Do not pay the application fee yourself; contact Adawaive (application fee $50) and schedule an interview -> Receive an offer after the interview -> Pay the confirmation fee of $100 and transfer SEVIS on the school’s website -> Confirm the course with the advisor -> Pay tuition -> Submit the tuition receipt, receive a new I-20, and begin applying for CPT -> Enrollment
After formal enrollment, students can choose the corresponding CPT course (an additional 1 credit, which does not count towards graduation credits). Simultaneously, students need to submit three documents to the school’s Designated School Office (DSO) via email: a CPT Request Form, a Job Offer Letter, and the latest I-94. CPT approval is only granted after tuition payment.
1) Preliminary materials required: Passport, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (including official transcripts), undergraduate and graduate diplomas, 500-word application essay, 2 letters of recommendation, F1 Visa, resume.
2) Materials required after receiving an offer: Proof of funds (US$30,000-40,000 or more), MMR vaccination certificate; Meningitis…
- Application fee $50 Waiver
- $100 Waiver