Optional Practical Training is employment authorization that allows international students in F-1 status to work off-campus in positions directly to their major field of study. All F-1 students planning to apply for OPT work authorization are required to attend an OPT workshop.
You must sign up in MU Connect to attend this workshop.
All international students traveling outside the U.S. this winter break: Come to Memorial Union to get the required travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019. Signatures are valid for six months, so if your signature has expired and you are planning to travel, you must get a new signature. Please bring a hard copy of your document with you. International student advisers will be available for walk-in travel signatures at the following times:
- 10 a.m.–noon Tuesday, Nov. 19
- 1:30–3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5
- 1:30–3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10
- 10 a.m.–noon Thursday, Dec. 12
If you prefer to receive a digital copy of your I-20 or DS-2019, submit a request in myStatus at least two weeks prior to your scheduled travel.
Optional Practical Training is employment authorization that allows international students in F-1 status to work off-campus in positions directly to their major field of study. All F-1 students planning to apply for OPT work authorization are required to attend an OPT workshop.
You must sign up in MU Connect to attend this workshop.
All international students traveling outside the U.S. this winter break: Come to Memorial Union to get the required travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019. Signatures are valid for six months, so if your signature has expired and you are planning to travel, you must get a new signature. Please bring a hard copy of your document with you. International student advisers will be available for walk-in travel signatures at the following times:
- 10 a.m.–noon Tuesday, Nov. 19
- 1:30–3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5
- 1:30–3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10
- 10 a.m.–noon Thursday, Dec. 12
If you prefer to receive a digital copy of your I-20 or DS-2019, submit a request in myStatus at least two weeks prior to your scheduled travel.
All international students traveling outside the U.S. this winter break: Come to Memorial Union to get the required travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019. Signatures are valid for six months, so if your signature has expired and you are planning to travel, you must get a new signature. Please bring a hard copy of your document with you. International student advisers will be available for walk-in travel signatures at the following times:
- 10 a.m.–noon Tuesday, Nov. 19
- 1:30–3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5
- 1:30–3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10
- 10 a.m.–noon Thursday, Dec. 12
If you prefer to receive a digital copy of your I-20 or DS-2019, submit a request in myStatus at least two weeks prior to your scheduled travel.
Optional Practical Training is employment authorization that allows international students in F-1 status to work off-campus in positions directly to their major field of study. All F-1 students planning to apply for OPT work authorization are required to attend an OPT workshop.
You must sign up in MU Connect to attend this workshop.
STEM OPT is an extension of the Optional Practical Training employment authorization that allows international students in F-1 status to continue working for an additional 24-months. All F-1 students who may be eligible for STEM OPT are encouraged to attend a workshop.
You must sign up in MU Connect to attend this workshop.
This workshop is offered via Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link after signing up.
Optional Practical Training is employment authorization that allows international students in F-1 status to work off-campus in positions directly to their major field of study. All F-1 students planning to apply for OPT work authorization are required to attend an OPT workshop.
You must sign up in MU Connect to attend this workshop.