Harrisburg University

Program Details

Founding Year

2001

Location

Harrisburg, PA
Philadelphia, PA

Degree with Cip Code

* Indicates STEM major/concentration available

MS Analytics*

Healthcare Informatics
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Individualized
MS Biotechnology*
Biomanufacturing
Biotechnology Business and Management
Medical Biotechnology
Individualized
MS Computer Information Sciences*
Cyber Security
Scientific Computing
Software Engineering and Software Testing
MS Consumer Behavior and Decision Sciences*
MS Cybersecurity Operations and Control Management*
Cyber Security and Warfare
MS Healthcare Informatics*
Individualized
MS Human-Centered Interaction Design*
Individualized
MS Information Systems Engineering & Management*
Artificial Intelligence for Business
Cloud Computing for Business
Individualized
MS Learning Technologies & Media Systems*
Individualized
MS Pharmaceutical Sciences*
MS Project Management*
Agile Lean
Biotechnology
Human-Centered Interaction Design
Cybersecurity
Healthcare Informatics
Individualized
MS Techpreneurship*
Individualized

Tuition and Payment Plan

Master Program: $34,380

Scholarships

Program Duration

Total 36 credits, at least 6 credits per semester, which includes one 3-credit online course (15-weeks) and one 3-credit hybrid course (15-weeks) per semester and 0 credits CPT courses will be avaliable.

Vacation Policy

* Indicates that CPT is NOT available during the break semester

Graduate students in F-1 status may request one semester break after completing two consecutive semesters. A partial semester break counts as the one allowable break per degree.
CPT employment is not permitted during a semester break.

On Campus Requirements

Please note that the time zone is local time

One Saturday per month from 8am to 5pm

Program Start Dates

Late Fall – November 2, 2024
Spring – January 4, 2025
Late Spring – March 8, 2025
Summer – May 3, 2025
Late Summer – July 12, 2025

State Authorizations for Distance Education

* represents that if students in the unauthroized states can NOT apply to the school, they can be advised to change their address to another state, and then change it back after enrollment

N/A

Application Requirements

GPA Requirement

2.5+

Application Required Documents

* Indicates the requirement can be waived if the student has a degree from an English-speaking country

Application Form
Students will receive a link to a personalized application form once the agent lead is submitted.
Goal Statement
The statement should be at least 1 typed page in length or 200+ words. Not required if you have graduated from a US university.
Degree Certificates and Transcripts

Include all university transcripts. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by WES or ECE.
Two Current Letters of Recommendation
Letters should be from current or former employers or professors. Not required if you have graduated from a US university.
Professional Resume
Proof of English Proficiency
IELTS (6.0) or TOEFL (80) or DuoLingo (105) or PTE (59).
Not required if you have successfully completed one full semester of graduate studies from a regionally accredited US institution of higher education with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Passport
Individuals already in the USA must also include copies of their visa, most recent I-20, and I-94.
Bank Statement
Bank statements of $27,190 in financial support and affidavit of support if applicable. Pay stubs cannot be used as proof of financial support. If you are using sponsor bank statements, you must also submit an affidavit of support.
❗️US Nursing License and NCLEX-RN
Students applying to the MS Nursing program must include a copy of their US Nursing license and NCLEX-RN

Internal Transcript Evaluation

Credit Transfer

Financial Proof

CPT Policy

CPT Policy and Start Date

* Indicates that CPT is mandatory for program enrollment as F-1 students

For both initial and transfer students, CPT can be applied for at the beginning of the program start date

CPT Course, Fee and Graduation Requirment

No Additional course required if CPT is needed CPT Cost: 0-credit internship class Without any additional fee

CPT Application Renewal

Every Year

Required CPT Documents

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.

Reference: How to Submit a CPT Work Authorization Request

Multiple CPT Policies

Student’s are allowed to work for multiple employers, but they would both have to be part time. HU suggests that students not work more than 40 hr per week so that they can adequately focus on their studies.

CPT Application Deadline

There is not really a CPT deadline. HU suggests that in order to guarantee that students receive their active CPT I-20 on Day-2, they should submit it 2-weeks prior to the start of the program to give time for it to be processed and approved. Students can request CPT at any time during the program.