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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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!!!

Contact Information International Student Services UC 2nd Floor 610-499-4498 kkturner@widener.edu www.widener.edu/iss CampusCruiser → @Widener → Committees →International Student Services