Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
Alternative work/study, internship, cooperative education,
or any other type of required internship or practicum that is
offered by sponsoring employers through cooperative agreements with
the school.
Requirements:
You must receive approval from OISS
You must be enrolled full-time for one
academic year before you are eligible for
CPT
- Exception: graduate students may begin immediately if program
requires
You are only able to work for one specific employer at a
time
Increments of no more than ONE YEAR
- NO cumulative maximum
- Must be during your academic program
Part time (20 hours or less), Full time (more than 20
hours)
- Full time for an aggregate one year or more
ELIMINATES OPT
eligibility
Must be integral part of study
Must have an offer of employment from employer
USCIS approval is not required, OISS and
academic department approval required
You will receive a new I-20 with CPT notation from
OISS if your CPT is approved
You must continue full-time student status (with some
exceptions)
Student must make an appointment with OISS to
submit:
Completed Advisor Recommendation Form
Letter from Employer (on employer letter head) with:
Name of
employer
Location
Employment start and end date