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CPT F1InternationalStudents UFIC International Student Services January 28, 2013
Curricular Practical Training(CPT) • What is CPT? • Eligibility for CPT • CPT Regulations • CPT Limitations • Applying for CPT • CPT Registration Requirements • Questions
What is CPT? • Curricular practical training is an integral part of an F-1 student’s established curriculum which allows them to engage in experiential training in any type of required or optional internship or practicum experience. • CPT is done DURING your degree program (before you graduate) • You are still an F1 visa holder while on CPT
Eligibility for CPT • To be eligible, you must have: • Been enrolled as a full time (12 credits undergrad, 9 credits grad) student for at least one full academic year of study (fall and spring semesters only*) • Maintained legal immigration student status • Be enrolled accordingly for CPT internship credits • Been formally offered and accepted an internship *summer semesters are considered vacation time for international students and do NOT count toward full academic year of study.
CPT Regulations • CPT must be: • An “integral part of established curriculum” • Required of all students, or • Optional for specific course or curriculum track • An official internship or practicum experience – meaning your department must be willing to assign credits in order for your ISA to authorize the CPT • DURING your degree program (BEFORE graduation; you cannot extend your academic stay for CPT, unless your department REQUIRES the CPT at the end of your coursework)
CPT Regulations, continued • Authorized for a specific employer, location and period approved in SEVIS • Can be approved for part-time (20 hours or less) or full-time (over 20 hours) • Is available *up to* 12 months (full-time) for each higher degree level earned. • WILL cause you to LOSE your OPT if you exceed 12 months or more of full-time CPT • Part-time CPT, does not count toward 12-month CPT maximum
CPT Limitations • You are allowed to do CPT for *up to* one year, but • It will only be authorized per semester • You MUST be registered accordingly before it can be authorized • You cannot be enrolled full-time and be on full-time CPT • This means that if you are on full-time CPT, you can only enroll in a maximum of : • UNDERGRADS 4 credits or less, including CPT credits [ 1 CPT (required), 3 Online/EDGE (optional)] • GRADS 6 credits or less, including CPT credits [3 CPT (required), 3 Online/EDGE (optional)]
CPT Limitations, continued • GRADUATE Students on Assist/Fellowships: • You cannot be on an assistantship and have a FULL time CPT. • You can have a PART time CPT if and only if the hours on CPT and the hours of your assist/fellowship TOTAL 20 hours or less per week • For Example: • .50 FTE = 20 hours, therefore NO part time CPT allowed • .33 FTE = 13.2 hours, therefore additional 6.8 hours of CPT allowed • .25 FTE = 10 hours, therefore additional 10 hours of CPT allowed
QUESTION: Do I need to contact my International Student Advisor BEFORE I can work? * Hours per Week ON Campus is Friday to Thursday * Hours per Week OFF Campus is usually Monday to Friday (check with employer)
Applying for CPT • Make an appointment! • Call 352-273-1540 or -1541 to schedule an appointment to meet with your International Student Advisor • Complete the required steps BEFORE your appointment • Register appropriately for CPT credits • Complete the CPT Application Form • Get the Departmental Recommendation Form completed by your Academic Advisor/Department • Obtain formal offer letter from your internship on the employer's letterhead, stating the location of the internship, the length of internship including start date and description of duties Instructions & Forms: http://ufic.ufl.edu/ISS/forms.html
CPTRegistrationRequirements • Register for appropriate CPT credits • Full-time CPT for GRADUATE students: • 3 credits fall and spring, 2 credits summer • Full-time CPT for UNDERGRADUATE students: • 1 credit each fall, spring, and summer semesters • Part-time CPT for GRADUATE students: • 1 credit each fall, spring, 2 credits summer • (included in the total full-time enrollment requirement) • Part-time CPT for UNDERGRADUATE students: • 1 credit fall, spring, and summer semesters • (included in the total full-time enrollment requirement)