Curricular Practical Training

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) allows F-1 students to take academic internships off campus. The requirements of CPT are:

• The internship must be related to the student's field of study
• The internship must be required by the department or advisor
• The student must receive academic credit and a grade for the internship

CPT is employer-specific. Therefore, students must have been offered a position in writing before CPT can be approved. The internship can be either paid or unpaid. For detailed information about CPT, please read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

The Application Process

To apply for CPT, students should first meet with an ISSS advisor to discuss the internship and then submit to ISSS:

• Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Agreement
• Current I-20

ISSS processes CPT applications within 10 days of receiving the documents listed above.