Curricular Practical Training Requirements ... - Adelphi University

Adelphi University
Office of International Student Services
University Center 110
Phone: 516.877.4990 Fax: 516.877.3148
Curricular Practical Training Requirements
The Office of International Student Services has the right to approve or deny all CPT applications.
Please make sure you submit all the required documents to the office of International Student Services at least one
week prior to the start date of employment.
In order to qualify for CPT at Adelphi University
o This employment must be an integral part of an established curriculum as stated by the student’s
academic department and the course curriculum.
o Employment must be in the form of an internship authorized in agreement through Adelphi
University.
o Requires college credit and program authorization during the period of time the student is enrolled for
the internship. Ex. If the student is requesting an internship for the fall semester, the student must
be enrolled for the internship / individual credit baring course during the fall semester (not before
and not after), if the student is applying for the summer internship the student must be enrolled for
the summer.
o Must have maintained status for one full academic year prior to applying for CPT
o Student must show evidence that the internship is a requirement of their academic major
o CPT authorization is required for all off-campus internships whether paid or unpaid
Please note using 12 months of full time CPT will affect your OPT eligibility
Application Procedures
CPT Application (Student must complete this form)
Letter from Academic Dean of Department (No faxed, scanned or emailed letters will be accepted)
o Start and End Date of Employment
o Number of Hours Per Week
o Salary
o Number of Credits Receiving
o Semester when credits are being taken
o Must state this internship is an “integral part of the students curriculum”
Letter from Sponsoring Employer (No faxed, scanned or emailed letters will be accepted)
o Start and End Date of Employment
o Number of Hours Per Week
o Salary
o Supervisors Name and Contact Information
o Must be on Company Letterhead
o Role of student intern and responsibilities
U.S. Federal Regulation for CPT
(i) Curricular practical training programs . An F-1 student may be authorized by the DSO to participate in a curricular practical training program that is an
integral part of an established curriculum. Curricular practical training is defined to be alternative work/study, internship, cooperative education, or any
other type of required internship or practicum that is offered by sponsoring employers through cooperative agreements with the school. Students who
have received one year or more of full time curricular practical training are ineligible for post-completion academic training. Exceptions to the one
academic year requirement are provided for students enrolled in graduate studies that require immediate participation in curricular practical training. A
request for authorization for curricular practical training must be made to the DSO. A student may begin curricular practical training only after receiving
his or her Form I-20 with the DSO endorsement. (Revised effective 1/1/03; 67 FR 76256 )

Adelphi University
Office of International Student Services
University Center 110
Phone: 516.877.4990 Fax: 516.877.3148
Application for Curricular Practical Training
Name (Printed): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Last (Family) First (Given) Middle
City of Birth: ______________________________
Country of Citizenship:__________________________
Country of Birth: _____________________________
Telephone Number: __________________________
Date of Birth:
Month____________ Day________________ Year_______________
SEVIS Number: ____________________________________________ Visa Type: F-1___________ J-1__________
Date of Initial Entry into F-1 Status:____________________ Date of First Enrollment at Adelphi:________________________
U.S. Address____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________ ______________________________ ___________________________
City State Zip Code
Completion of Program on Form I-20 (Item Number 5):________________________________
Expected Graduation Date: _____________________________________
Please check one: Undergraduate: __________ Graduate: __________
Program of Study: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Advisor’s Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________
Internship Information:
Name of Employer: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________
City:_______________________________ State:____________________ Zip:_________________________
Name and Title of Contact Person at Internship: ____________________________________________________________________
Telephone Number:________________________________
Period of Curricular Practical Training:
________________________________ ___________________________
Beginning Date
End Date