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Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

Join our Curricular Practical Training (CPT) workshop for students with F-1 visa status to learn more about CPT eligibility requirements, the application timeline and request process.

• Sessions take place online via Zoom and will be approximately 1 hour with time for questions.
  • February 26, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. 

Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT)

F-1 students who are planning to work after graduation will learn details of the Post-Completion Optional Practical TrainingÌý(°¿±Ê°Õ)Ìý²¹±è±è±ô¾±³¦²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²ÔÌý±è°ù´Ç³¦±ð²õ²õ.Ìý

• Sessions take place online via Zoom unless specifically noted and will be approximately 1 hour with time for questions. For in-person workshops please bring your Buff OneCard and arrive no later than 5 minutes before the presentation start time.
  • January 21, 2026 at TIME & LOCATION TBD (in-person)
  • January 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
  • January 28, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. LOCATION TBD (in-person)
  • February 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
  • February 11, 2026 TIME & LOCATION TBD (in-person)
  • March 4, 2026 at TIME & LOCATION TBD (in-person)
  • April 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. 

How to Apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) STEM Extension

Are you currently in an authorized period of post-completion OPT and interested in the possibility of extending your OPT authorization?  If you earned a degree in the U.S. that was in an , then you may be eligible for the OPT STEM extension.

Join our OPT STEM extension workshop to learn more about the OPT STEM extension eligibility requirements; the application timeline and process; what to expect after you have submitted your OPT STEM Extension application to USCIS; and the OPT STEM extension reporting requirements.

• Sessions take place online via Zoom and will be approximately 1 hour with time for questions.
  • December 4, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
  • February 16, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
  • March 25, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. 

So You’ve Applied for OPT… Now What?

While authorized for OPT, SEVIS reporting is required in order to maintain your F-1 status. This workshop is intended for students with a pending or approved post-completion OPT application, and helps students authorized for OPT better understand their OPT reporting responsibilities.

• Sessions take place online via Zoom and will be approximately 1 hour with time for questions.
  • March 11, 2026 at 11:30 a.m.
  • April 21, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.