Job Experience via CPT & OPT

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT) are  temporary employment authorizations for F-1 international students allowing off-campus work experience.

Follow your department's guidelines to apply (check their website) and, if you have any questions, contact your advisor for help. The advisors by major/program are listed below.

To switch between Undergraduate and Graduate, click the tab at the bottom of the table/sheet below.

The application process changed in July 2021 and now it is all online via the iSpartan platform. Learn more about the CPT and OPT Process.

Overview of the CPT application process at CoE (past workshop presentations)

See the Grad Events calendar for live workshops hosted by ESSC and ISSS during spring and fall semesters.

If you have questions, contact Engineering Graduate Advising.