Curricular/Optional Practical Training (CPT/OPT) for F-1 Students:

Thursday, September 12 -CPT covered at 1:30pm, OPT covered 2:00-3:00pm

Wednesday, September 18 -CPT covered at 1:30pm, OPT covered 2:00-3:00 (same content)

Presenter(s): Elke Breker and/or Kelsey Dennis, Office of International Student & Scholar Services

Location: Petteruti Lounge (Campus Center Room 201

The curricular practical training (CPT) part of this presentation is designed for undergraduate and graduate students who have been in F-1 status for a minimum of one academic year and who are interested in a paid internship off campus.

The second part of the presentation addresses questions related to optional practical training (OPT) for F-1 students who are interested in utilizing this employment authorization during the summer, or who plan to complete their academic program in 2019.

Please note: Students who plan to complete their academic program during the fall 2019 semester are strongly advised to apply for post-completion OPT as early as 90 days before their anticipated completion date.