Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is defined as employment which is an integral part of an established curriculum, including: “alternate work/study, internship, cooperative education, or any other type of required internship or practicum which is offered by sponsoring employers through cooperative agreements with the school.” Source: [8 CFR 214.2(f)(10)(i)].  

CPT is available only prior to the completion of your degree program and you must have a job offer at the time of application. CPT employment may not delay completion of the academic program. Curricular Practical Training in not a means of simply gaining employment eligibility or a stepping stone to be able to work until Optional Practical Training begins.

Registration for the Winter 2024 CPT Workshop

CPT Workshop: Click and view the CPT Workshop Presentation

CPT Virtual Workshops: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Join Zoom Meeting 95502961441
Meeting ID: 955 0296 1441 Passcode: 526406

Friday, January 19, 2024
Join Zoom Meeting 94082230940
Meeting ID: 940 8223 0940 Passcode: 271593

Friday, March 8, 2024
Join Zoom Meeting 91759164156
Meeting ID: 917 5916 4156 Passcode: 997884

Friday, April 5, 2024
Join Zoom Meeting 96981842601
Meeting ID: 969 8184 2601 Passcode: 978238

CPT Forms and Resources

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