Office of the University Registrar

November 3, 2020

Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

This online course is for students in F-1 status who are planning on applying for CPT.

The course will take about 20-30 minutes to complete. It is meant to provide you with the information necessary to request and maintain your CPT authorization.

The CPT Orientation Course will cover the following topics:

  • Introduction to CPT
  • CPT Eligibility
  • Differences Between CPT and OPT
  • CPT Course Credit Requirements
  • CPT Application Process
  • After CPT Approval Instructions

After the end of the course, you will take a quiz. Upon passing the quiz, you will receive a certificate of completion. Save this certificate for your records!