CPT F 1 International Students UFIC International Student

CPT F 1 International Students UFIC International Student Services January 28, 2013

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) q What is CPT? q Eligibility for CPT q CPT Regulations q CPT Limitations q Applying for CPT q CPT Registration Requirements q Questions

What is CPT? q 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. q CPT is done DURING your degree program (before you graduate) q You are still an F 1 visa holder while on CPT

Eligibility for CPT q To be eligible, you must have: q 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*) q Maintained q Be legal immigration student status enrolled accordingly for CPT internship credits q 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 q CPT must be: q An “integral part of established curriculum” q Required q Optional of all students, or for specific course or curriculum track q An official internship or practicum experience – meaning your department must be willing to assign credits in order for your ISA to authorize the CPT q 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 q Authorized for a specific employer, location and period approved in SEVIS q Can be approved for part-time (20 hours or less) or fulltime (over 20 hours) q Is available *up to* 12 months (full-time) for each higher degree level earned. q WILL cause you to LOSE your OPT if you exceed 12 months or more of full-time CPT q Part-time CPT, does not count toward 12 -month CPT maximum

CPT Limitations q q You are allowed to do CPT for *up to* one year, but q It will only be authorized per semester q You MUST be registered accordingly before it can be authorized You cannot be enrolled full-time and be on full-time CPT q This means that if you are on full-time CPT, you can only enroll in a maximum of : q UNDERGRADS 4 credits or less, including CPT credits [ 1 CPT (required), 3 Online/EDGE (optional)] q GRADS 6 credits or less, including CPT credits [3 CPT (required), 3 Online/EDGE (optional)]

CPT Limitations, continued q GRADUATE Students on Assist/Fellowships: q You cannot be on an assistantship and have a FULL time CPT. q 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 q For Example: q. 50 FTE = 20 hours, therefore NO part time CPT allowed q. 33 FTE = 13. 2 hours, therefore additional 6. 8 hours of CPT allowed q. 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? Location ON Campus OFF Campus Semester Work Hours Per Week* 20 Hours or Less Over 20 Hours Fall No YES Spring No YES Summer No No Fall YES Spring YES Summer YES * 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 q q Make an appointment! q Call 352 -273 -1540 or -1541 to schedule an appointment to meet with your International Student Advisor Complete the required steps BEFORE your appointment q Register appropriately for CPT credits q Complete the CPT Application Form q Get the Departmental Recommendation Form completed by your Academic Advisor/Department q 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

CPT Registration Requirements q Register for appropriate CPT credits Full-time CPT for GRADUATE students: q 3 credits fall and spring, 2 credits summer q Full-time CPT for UNDERGRADUATE students: q 1 credit each fall, spring, and summer semesters q Part-time CPT for GRADUATE students: q 1 credit each fall, spring, 2 credits summer q (included in the total full-time enrollment requirement) q Part-time CPT for UNDERGRADUATE students: q 1 credit fall, spring, and summer semesters q (included in the total full-time enrollment requirement) q

CPT Registration Requirements, continued C P T Registration Requirements Undergraduate Student Graduate Student Full Time CPT Part Time CPT Fall Must register for at least 1 internship credit hour Must register for a full course load of which 1 credit must be CPT Spring Must register for at least 1 internship credit hour Must register for a full course load of which 1 credit must be CPT Summer Must register for at least 1 internship credit hour Fall Must register for 3 internship credit hours Must register for a full course load of which 1 credit must be CPT Spring Must register for 3 internship credit hours Must register for a full course load of which 1 credit must be CPT Summer Must register for 2 internship credit hours

CPT Questions?

Contact Your International Student Advisor! A-C D-J K&L Patricia Alba Ethel Porras Steve Ghulamani palba@ufic. ufl. edu eporras@ufic. ufl. edu sghulamani@ufic. ufl. edu 352 273 1516 352 273 1509 352 273 1532 M-Q R-V W-Z Candice De. Bose-Tyson Jessica Kelly Martine Angrand cdebose@ufic. ufl. edu jkelly@ufic. ufl. edu mangrand@ufic. ufl. edu 352 273 1503 352 273 1509 352 273 1502