University of the Cumberlands Application Guide

Step 1: Choose your Student Status

You can select the following academic status for the Day 1 CPT Program:

An Undergraduate with a high school diploma or GED
A Graduate Student with a college degree

Step 2: Select your Program Date

Please DO NOT select a 100% online schedule due to USCIS requiring students to have at least 8 hours of onsite class with the attending university. In addition, kindly select a university term that is most compatible with you.

Step 3: Create an Account and Set up your Password

Access the University of the Cumberlands’ online Application Portal and select “Create an account.”
Fill in your Email Address and your Name.

Please enter an email address that can best reach out to you. After that, you should receive an email address that includes a temporary password to activate your account.

Set up your Password

It is important to create a strong and secure password and to keep it in a safe location to ensure its protection.

Step 5: Welcome Questions

Kindly answer whether you have attended or completed any course at the University of the Cumberlands.

***Note: If you seek to obtain F-1 status, please note that the University of the Cumberlands DOES NOT provide a change of status I-20s or accept terminated SEVIS records. To obtain F-1 status, students must obtain an initial I-20 and go through the process of F-1 visa stamping.

Step 6: Fill in your Personal Information

In this section, you will need to enter the following information:

Name filed: this includes your first and last name. Also, have your suffix.
Address filed: this section includes your permanent address and your mailing address.
Phone number: Please provide a phone number where we can reach you if there are any updates regarding the information.
Biographical Information: this section includes your gender, birthday, and birth country.
Citizenship Information: You will be asked to provide details about your primary citizenship and any secondary citizenship you may hold. You will also need to indicate if you are eligible for U.S. Permanent Resident status and provide your Social Security Number (SSN) if applicable. Additionally, you will be required to provide information about your current Visa Type. Lastly, you will need to select the Race/Ethnicity option that best describes you.

Step 7: Program Selection

The Executive programs that support Day-1 CPT for international students are:

Master programs

Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
Executive Master's in Artificial Intelligence
Executive Master's in Data Science
Executive Master's of Science in Digital Forensics
Executive Master's in Global Business with Blockchain Technology
Executive Master of Science in Information Systems Security
Executive Master's of Science in Information Technology
Executive Master's of Science in Organizational Leadership
Executive Master's in Project Management
Executive Master's in Strategic Management
Executive Master's in Cyber-Engineering
Executive Master's in Finance

Ph.D. Programs

Executive Ph.D. in Business
Executive Ph.D. in Information Technology
Executive Ph.D. in Leadership

In the Residency Course Site field, you must select the best location to attend during your residency weekend.

***Note: Attendance at one three-day offline course per semester (usually on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) is required. Students who fail to attend will lose their F1 student status.

For your F-1 Student Information, please enter your SEVIS ID number if you have one. Also, please answer if you plan to participate in any CPT during your first semester and did you registered for courses at the institution on your visa.

Step 8: School History

To complete this section, kindly provide your emergency contact details.

Additionally, please provide information on the most convenient means of contacting you, your clothing size, how you got to know about the University of the Cumberlands, and what inspired you to apply to this institution. Lastly, kindly fill out the confidential information section.

Step 9: University Agreement

Please read the University Agreement carefully to protect your rights best to attend the University of the Cumberlands.

Step 10: Submit Application

After thoroughly reviewing your application, you may proceed to submit it.

Application Material Checklist

Online Application Form
Resume
Official Master’s Degree Transcript

*Note: Accreditation required for non-U.S. degree
I-20, Copies of Your Current and Valid I-20
Documentation of Language Fluency

Language FLuency tests can be chosen from the following:
1. English3 Proficiency Test (E3PT) with a score of 62 or higher
2. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination with a score of 65 or higher,
3. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination with a 5.5 or higher, or the Duolingo examination with a 100 or higher.
4. *Note: US transfer students with 30+ credits and a satisfactory GPA can waive the language fluency test for admission.
Declaration of Finance

To be eligible for tuition and school fees, it is necessary to demonstrate financial capability with a minimum of $35,000.

*Note: Each applicant may require a different number depending on their chosen major.