CPT dates

CPT is a type of off-campus employment authorization for an opportunity to start and end prior to your degree completion. All employment must be directly related to your declared major(s) and be a required or integral part of the curriculum of your degree program. In most cases, course enrollment is required for the semester during…

CPT is typically authorized one semester at a time and is based on your CPT course enrollment confirmation, or your department’s required practical training experience. You must have an I-20 with valid CPT authorization dates to engage in your practical training experience. General CPT Date Requirements: Earliest start date: must be after one year of…