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Curricular Practical Training (CPT) enables F-1 students to take part in an internship or other experience that is integral to the curriculum of their degree program.

Interested students should first talk with International Student Services to make sure they are elgible. After confirmation, submit the form below and upload an employment offer letter.

Students can complete an internship for either elective credit (STL 550 Graduate Internship) or to satisfy their Master's Project Requirement (STL 559 Master's Project). Students cannot enroll in the Master's Project course until they've completed two semesters of full-time study in the respective degree program.

International students must be enrolled full-time for at least two semesters/one full academic year of study before they can complete an internship and apply for CPT.

To enroll in the internship course:

1. Secure an internship! You are responsible for locating and applying for your internship opportunity. This means that you will need to contact potential internship locations; submit your resume, cover letter and any other documentation that is required; arrange the interviews; etc
2. Submit to the graduate coordintor a completed internship application, which includes a copy of the internship offer letter to the graduate coordinator. The offer letter must:
   1. Be on company letterhead and dated
   2. Include the position title
   3. List the internship start and end dates
   4. Specify if it is full time or part time
   5. Include internship description (if not included, attach this as a separate file)
3. Your faculty advisor will approve or deny the opportunity for the masters project requirement (or elective credit).
4. If approved, the graduate coordinator will force-enroll you into the course for 3 credits.
5. International students will be required to apply for CPT before the application deadlines. 
6. Complete the internship + submit assignments to your major advisor!

Students on an F1 Visa requiring CPT should submit their request by completing the form below: