Curricular Practical Training

To be eligible, students must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one academic year, and the type of work or internship that is being done must be integral to their program of study, or is required to meet graduation requirements of their program of study.

CPT is not meant to be a convenient employment opportunity, or simply to avoid not using Optional Practical Training (OPT). If the type of work or internship that is being done is not considered integral or required for their program of study, international students may consider applying for OPT.

For complete immigration regulations concerning CPT, international students should speak to the immigration advisor. Employment cannot begin until the CPT application is approved by the immigration advisor.

The documents that are required to complete the CPT application are:

• Completed CPT Recommendation Form. This form must be completed and signed by the student and the Academic Advisor. 
• A letter from the employer on letter head paper that indicates: the job title, the dates of employment, the number of hours of work per week, the name and address of the place of employment, and a brief description of the work that will be done by the student.
• Be registered in a credit hour class.

CPT Workshop Video

For a more in-depth explanation of the CPT process click here to watch our video about this program.