Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is off-campus work experience that must be in the F-1 student’s field of study and must contain a curricular component. The purpose of CPT is to allow the student ...

Read our information comparing common F-1 off-campus employment authorizations to determine which is most appropriate for your situation. Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is a type of ...

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is a benefit for international students in F-1 status that allows temporary training authorization for an “alternative work/study, internship, cooperative education ...

CPT is off-campus work in your field of study that is considered "an integral part of an established curriculum." Students planning to engage in CPT thus have to be registered for an internship course ...

The CPT start date indicated in your offer letter must be at least 10 business days from the day you submit your CPT Request in the MyISSS portal to allow time for your academic advisor/graduate ...

The Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) defines Curricular Practical Training (CPT) as an alternative study, internship, cooperative education, or other type of required internship or practicum ...