Optional Practical Training (OPT) is intended to provide hands-on practical experience complementary to the academic program, 8 CFR 214.2(f)(10)(ii). Students on practical training are still ...

Enrolled students who wish to participate in a required experience directly related to and required by their academic program must be authorized for Curricular Practical Training (“CPT”). Curricular ...

Many programs at RIT consider work experience as an integral part of their program. These experiences may include alternate work/study programs, internships, cooperative education, and practicum ...

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is an alternative work/study, internship, cooperative education, or other type of required practicum that may be available to F-1 students. It is an opportunity for ...

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is temporary employment directly related to your major area of study. You may apply for 12 months of OPT per degree level plus a possible 24-month extension for those ...

For the Curricular Practical Training (CPT) with the Computer Science department, you are required to write a two-page reflection on what you learned from your internship. At the bottom of your ...

Read our information comparing common F-1 off-campus employment authorizations to determine which is most appropriate for your situation. Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is a type of ...