Hey! I’m looking at Day 1 CPT options and my biggest concern is class flexibility. I’m working full-time and can’t travel every week for in-person classes.
Do any of you know which schools still allow fully remote classes or hybrid formats in 2025? Especially for students not located near the campus?
Getting a list or any recent updates on this would be super helpful. 
Fully remote is nearly impossible under the F-1 regulations, but you can consider choosing schools that have low onsite frequencies.
For example, Westcliff, NEC, Humphreys, IWU offer the opportunity for you to visit the school once per semester.
Thank you so much for your advice, coudl you please send me the list for those universities that you talked about?
It is the rules of USCIS that F1 student can’t be 100% online class
Totally agree—fully remote isn’t realistic under F-1 regulations due to SEVP requirements, but low-onsite schools are a practical workaround for many working students. Thanks for listing those examples! I’ve also noticed that programs with once-per-semester visits strike a good balance between compliance and flexibility. It’s definitely something worth considering when comparing Day 1 CPT options.