{"id":139,"date":"2020-06-30T12:00:58","date_gmt":"2020-06-30T16:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/international-services\/?page_id=139"},"modified":"2026-09-28T15:15:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T19:15:42","slug":"cpt","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/international-services\/employment\/cpt\/","title":{"rendered":"Curricular Practical Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span>CPT may include alternative work\/study, internship, cooperative education, or other required internship or practicum experiences offered through cooperative agreements between the university and an employer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Application Process for CPT<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Verify Your Eligibility<\/strong> \u2014 Confirm that you meet CPT requirements.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Secure Your Training Opportunity<\/strong> \u2014 Obtain a qualifying training offer.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Register for the Required Course<\/strong> \u2014 Enroll in the required course and academic credit.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Submit Your CPT Request<\/strong> \u2014 Apply through International Services before the last day to add a course.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Complete the Review Process<\/strong> \u2014 Your academic department and International Services will review your request.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Receive Your CPT I-20<\/strong> \u2014 Review your updated I-20 and CPT authorization.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Begin Your CPT<\/strong> \u2014 Start your training only on or after the authorized CPT start date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>You must receive your CPT-authorized Form I-20 before beginning employment. CPT authorization cannot be backdated.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Eligibility for CPT<\/h2>\n<p>An F-1 student may be authorized by the Designated School Official (DSO) to participate in CPT if the student:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Has been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one full academic year, unless the student qualifies for the regulatory exception for graduate students whose programs require immediate participation in practical training<\/li>\n<li>Will participate in practical training that is an integral part of the student\u2019s established curriculum, required for students in the applicable academic program, and directly related to the student\u2019s major area of study<\/li>\n<li>Has secured a qualifying training position with an employer participating through an established cooperative agreement with the University<\/li>\n<li>Is enrolled in the required course and receives academic credit during the applicable academic term, consistent with the University\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/policies\/credit-hour-policy\/\">Credit Hour Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Is maintaining valid F-1 status and making normal progress toward completion of the academic program<\/li>\n<li>Is not enrolled in an English language training program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>CPT authorization:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A request for CPT authorization must be submitted to the DSO in accordance with established University procedures. CPT authorization must be obtained before the student begins the practical training experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CPT is not available for training that is:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Undertaken solely for professional experience or r\u00e9sum\u00e9 building<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Based on a minor or general graduation requirement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Students seeking off-campus employment for professional experience that is not an integral part of their curriculum should explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/international-services\/employment\/pre-completion-opt\/\">Pre-Completion OPT<\/a>, when eligible.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>When to Apply for CPT<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Earliest to Apply<\/strong><span>: Once registered for the applicable CPT course<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Latest to Apply<\/strong><span>: By the last day to add the required course<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>DSO Review Time<\/strong><span>: Allow at least 1\u20132 weeks for departmental and DSO review.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Training Start<\/strong><span>: Only after receiving the CPT-authorized Form I-20<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span>Important: Do not begin employment until you have received your CPT-authorized Form I-20.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CPT may include alternative work\/study, internship, cooperative education, or other required internship or practicum experiences offered through cooperative agreements between the university and an employer. 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