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C urricular P ractical T raining. is…. Curricular Practical Training. Work Study. Co-operative Education. Practical Experience. Curricular Practical Training. Academic Internships. Practicum. Off-campus Employment. Mentored Learning. Field Programs. Externships. Agenda.
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Curricular Practical Training
is… Curricular Practical Training
Work Study Co-operative Education Practical Experience Curricular Practical Training Academic Internships Practicum Off-campus Employment Mentored Learning Field Programs Externships
Agenda • Federal Regulations • Training Requirements • Approval Procedures • Student • Employer • Department • International Services
Code of Federal Regulations • Student has been: • lawfully enrolled full time for at least one academic year (eight months) • and is in lawful status • Training must be: • directly related to student’s field of study • an integral part of an established curriculum • temporary in nature
Training Requirements • only participate BEFORE completion of study • have written authorization BEFORE starting • only work up to 20 hours weekly during fall and winter semesters–may work over 20 hours during vacations
Approval Procedures • prospective employer letter • internship coordinator letter • internship class registration • application to International Services
Prospective Employer Letter • Firm’s name and contact information • Date • Position listed as part-time or full-time • Beginning date (must be in the future) .,and ending date • Nature/description of the training • Signature
Firm’s Name Date Full time or Part time Beginning and Ending Dates Nature of Training Signature Firm’s Contact Information
Internship Coordinator Letter • Firm’s name • Verification that recommended training is directly related to major field of study • Signature
Department Letterhead Firm’s Name Verification that training is related to major Signature Internship Coordinator
Course Requirement • Must be a work study, practicum, field program, internship or co-op education course • Must carry academic credit • Research and Independent Readings courses do NOT qualify
Class Schedule Academic Internship
International Services Procedure • Review application and documents • Research academic and immigration records to verify lawful status • Authorize training in SEVIS • Prepare new I-20 showing CPT authorization
Full time Firm’s Contact Information Beginning and Ending Dates
Important Note Students who receive one year or more of full-time curricular practical training (CPT) are ineligible for post-completion optional practical training (OPT)
Procedures Review • Obtain letter from prospective employer • Obtain letter from Internship Coordinator • Enroll in internship course • Submit paperwork to International Services .five days prior to beginning date of training • Wait for written authorization to begin training
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