Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

How to Apply for CPT

  1. View the CPT Presentation.
  2. Meet with graduate coordinator, academic advisor, or Center for Career &
  3. Professional Development advisor to discuss their requirements.
    Obtain an internship/job offer letter (see section Job Offer Letter below for list of requirements and to view a sample letter).
  4. Login to
    1. Start the CPT Application located under F-1 Practical Training - Apply. (Note: The CPT Application is only visible to current F-1 students).
    2. View the CPT 鈥淗ow to Apply for CPT鈥� video.
    3. Pass the CPT quiz.
    4. Upload the CPT Job Offer Letter that meets all requirements.
    5. After OIS approves the letter, submit the Academic Validation E-Form.
      1. While filling out the Academic Validation E-Form, you will need to upload proof that your internship, practicum, field experience, etc. is an integral part of your curriculum. Each category of CPT requires a different type of proof Please review this document to see the examples of proof.
  5. Register for an appropriate CPT related course.
  6. Academic Advisor or Graduate Coordinator receives automatic email and confirms academic nature of work experience.
  7. When the CPT request is approved, a new I-20 with CPT authorization is produced. OIS will send an e-mail to the student's 黑料网吃瓜爆料e-mail address with the CPT approved I-20 attached. (Note: OIS will process the CPT authorization within 10 business days after the academic department approves the CPT.)
  8. Receive e-mail from OIS and a new I-20 with CPT authorization.
  9. Start employment only after receiving the I-20 with CPT authorization and on or after the CPT start date listed on page two of your I-20.

Do NOT start your CPT until you have obtained the CPT I-20 from the Office of International Services and not before the CPT start date.

Please watch the following step-by-step video for applying for CPT.