IES offers informative workshops on Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT) on a bi-weekly basis throughout the Spring 2013 Semester. 

These workshops will take place in the Administration Building, Second Floor, Room 218

Schedule of Workshops:

CPT: 2/5, 3-4

  2/18 11-12

 3/5 12-1

 3/13 3-4

 3/28 12-1

 4/10 11-12

 4/25 2-3

 5/6 11-12

OPT: 2/5, 12-1

 2/18 2-3

  3/5 3-4

 3/13 12-1

  3/28 11-12

 4/10 12-1

 4/25 10-11

 5/6 3-4  

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) gives international students (F-1 status) the opportunity to work in paid internships off campus.  The CPT must be an established part of the curriculum, and almost always requires that students enroll in academic credit or PRAC notation.

 OPT is the opportunity to apply knowledge gained in your field of study at an off-campus location after (and occasionally before) you complete your studies. OPT is authorized by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and requires support from the IES office via a new I-20 with an OPT recommendation on the third page.  OPT is NOT required for all F-1 students, but is a benefit of F-1 status available to graduating students if you would like to pursue it.