Mistakes to Avoid on Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
1. Top Mistakes while working
on CPT – Curricular Practical
Training
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2. What is CPT?
CPT stands for Curricular Practical Training.
It is often used by students to get internship
and work experience.
Many students will use CPT to obtain off-
campus work.
3. Who gets a CPT?
An F-1 nonimmigrant student may begin
CPT after the Designated School Official
has completed the Form I-20 endorsement
page. CPT is alternative work/study,
internship, cooperative education, or any
other type of required internship or
practicum that is offered by sponsoring
employers through cooperative
agreements with the school. A CPT must
be a part of an established curriculum.
9. 1 year increment only
CPT may be granted in increment of no
more than one year.
10. Remember!
In order to apply for CPT, the student must have
a job offer; further, to accept CPT, the student
must complete one academic year, or be
enrolled in a language program prior to the
completion of their studies. The student must
request CPT from their designated school official
(DSO) and follow the procedures established by
the school official. A graduate student, however,
may have CPT authorized by their school official
during the first semester of the academic
program if the program requires practical
experience.
11. Important
Information provided is purely educational.
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