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OPT & CPT Workshops Fall 2024

Join a workshop this semester to learn more about Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Curricular Practical Training (CPT). Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all workshops will be held virtually.

What is OPT? Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a 12-month, full-time work authorization granted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work in your field of study once you complete your degree. Students who are graduating at the end of this semester and are interested in working after graduation must attend one of the following OPT workshops:


Friday, November 8th 3:00pm-4:00pm


SIGN UP FOR A OPT WORKSHOP

Step 1: To sign up, please click here
Step 2: Mark your calendar for the date and time that you signed up.


*An email with the link to join the VIRTUAL workshop will be emailed a day before the scheduled workshop*



What is CPT? Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is work authorization in your field of study. You must earn academic credit to participate in CPT. This can be done through Work-Based Learning or an integral part of an established curriculum in which the opportunity must be required for your degree. Students who are interested in learning more about working while studying must attend one of the following CPT workshop:


Friday, November 8th 2:00pm-3:00pm


SIGN UP FOR A CPT WORKSHOP

Step 1: To sign up, please click here 
Step 2: Mark your calendar for the date and time that you signed up.

*An email with the link to join the VIRTUAL workshop will be emailed a day before the scheduled workshop*