Curricular Practical Training is a way for F-1 international students to engage in employment which is an integral part of their curriculum. For example, students who would like to be able to accept an off-campus internship may be able to use CPT to obtain the required employment authorization. If you are planning to apply for Curricular Practical Training, you must attend one of these workshops.

CPT is available only prior to completion of a student's degree program. This workshop will explain student eligibility for CPT, the application process, and other important information regarding full-time and part-time CPT.

At the workshop, an advisor will explain the CPT application process and answer any questions so that you will have the information you need to fill out the forms correctly. At the end of the workshop, the advisor will collect the completed CPT applications.

Pre-requisite: Follow the procedure in Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for F-1 Students. Be sure to bring all of the documents listed in the Documents Needed to Apply for CPT section.

Note: You are welcome to attend a CPT workshop to learn about CPT even if you don't have a job offer and/or are not registered for the appropriate course. However, you will not be able to apply for CPT at the workshop; you will have to apply later.