Curricular Practical Training (CPT) -- 8 C.F.R. 214.2 (f) (10) (i)
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Must be an “ integral part of an established curriculum,” and can be a internship/practicum course required in a degree program or optional but integral to student’s degree program or an internship/cooperative education program offered through the Career Development Center.
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NOTE: Students enrolled in the College of Business or the College of Engineering should enroll in the COOP programs offered through their respective colleges.
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Employment offer is required prior to request for CPT approval.
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Written authorization must be obtained from an ISSS Advisor/Designated School Official (DSO) prior to the employment start date.
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Must maintain F-1 status for at least one academic year (two consecutive full-time semesters) prior to start of CPT.
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EXCEPTION: Graduate students required to complete an internship for their degree program may begin CPT any time during their program of study.
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May be authorized Part-time (20 hours or less) or Full-time (20 hours or more).
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Part-time CPT requires full-time enrollment and does not affect eligibility for OPT.
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Full-time CPT reaching aggregate total of 12 months will cancel eligibility for OPT.
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Graduate students who have completed all required coursework are not eligible for CPT.
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EXCEPTION: CPT may be authorized if activity is necessary for data collection towards thesis/dissertation.
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May be authorized for up to two semesters. Requests beyond the two semesters will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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NOTE: Students enrolled in the College of Business and College of Engineering must follow any additional internship/COOP guidelines established for their respective colleges .
