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

Tuesday, February 4 -CPT covered at 11:30am, OPT covered 12:00-1:00pm

Tuesday, February 11 -CPT covered at 1:30pm, OPT covered 2:00-3:00pm

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 2020.

Please note: Students who plan to complete their academic program during the spring 2020 semester are strongly advised to apply for postcompletion OPT as early as 90 days before their anticipated completion date.

See here for further CPT/OPT information and application instructions.