Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
Purpose/Uses:
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is one form of employment authorization available to F-1 students while they are currently enrolled in a degree program.
Request workflow:
- Talk to your academic advisor to discuss internship options in your specific degree program.
- Interview and get an offer letter for an INTERNSHIP position.
- Submit Prospective Employer's Information to the company and get a letter from the company.
- Enroll in the corresponding internship course. Your Department can provide details.
- Have your academic advisor fill out the CPT Academic Advisor Recommendation form.
- Fill out the CPT Student Form.
- Submit completed forms to OIE with your current I-20.
- Within 7-10 business days, OIE will determine eligibility and issue a new I-20 authorizing the employment for the specified dates.
- Once you receive your new I-20, you may begin working on the start date listed on page 3.
(for more detailed instructions please read CPT Student Form below)
Cost:
Free.
Forms/Documents
Prospective Employers Information(71 kb)
CPT Advisor Recommendation Form (135 kb)
CPT Student Form(163 kb)