1. Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
Kandy Turner, International Student Services

2. What Is CPT? Curricular Practical Training
Authorized employment that is an integral part of an F-1 student’s curriculum
Co-op
Required for graduation
Or tied to a specific course for the duration of the course

3. What Are the Requirements?
F-1 status for 2 semesters
Exception: Graduate programs with required internships
Employment must be related to field of study
Must have a job offer letter
Must be authorized by ISS before beginning work

4. Requirements Cont. CPT is date and employer specific
Must submit new application each semester and for each new employer
Must be tied to a new class each semester

5. How Much Can I Work? May be employed:
Part-time (< 20 hours)
Full-time (> 20 hours)
No limit to CPT but 12 months of full time makes you ineligible for OPT.

6. Applying for CPT
Meet with academic adviser - have employment letter on letterhead with:
Job title
Start and end dates of employment
Number of hours per week
Address of employment
Brief description of work

7. Applying for CPT (cont.)
Have academic advisor complete the CPT request form:
CampusCruiser → Committees → International Student Services → Work Documents → Curricular Practical Training
Register for the appropriate course

8. Applying for CPT (cont.)
Bring request form and job offer letter to ISS
We will issue you a new I-20 within 1- 3 business days
You must have the I-20 in your hand before you begin working

9. How Do I Find a Job? Career Services!!!
Resume and cover letter help
Mock interviews
Employment fairs
Employment listings
And more!
Your department (faculty/advisors/deans)
DON’T WAIT!!!

10. Contact Information
International Student Services
UC 2nd Floor
CampusCruiser → Committees →International Student Services