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Cal State LA - International Office

Telephone: 323.343.3170
Facsimile: 323.343.6478

What is CPT F-1 Curricular Practical Training


Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is an off-campus work authorization allowing an F-1 student to participate in a
paid or unpaid practical training/intern program. The practical training/intern program must be related to the student’s
academic program at CSULA as described below. The student must be a continuing student and be actively studying in
their current degree program. Duration of Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorization will only be given for one
semester at a time.

Eligibility
You have been in F-1 status for one full academic year (9 months)
You are in good academic standing and taking a full course load
Must enroll in internship course to receive academic credit for training.
Full-time work (more than 20 hours/week) - available during Summer term only
Part-time work (less than 20 hours/week)
Documents to submit to the International Office
CPT application form Employer letter - Must include the following:
Print out of academic summary with GPA & -Description of responsibilities related to the student’s
field of study/job duties
particular course enrollment -Start date and End date and hours per week.
Student’s Information Undergraduate Graduate

First Name Last Name CIN

Email SEVIS ID Major

CPT Start Date: End Date: Hours per Week:


Month Day Year Month Day Year
Employer’s Information:

Company Name Supervisor’s Name Telephone

Address State City Zip Code

To be completed by Academic/Faculty Advisor


I have discussed the above named student’s training opportunity with the student and have determined that it
meets the guidelines for curricular practical training as follows:
Required (please check one):

The proposed curricular practical training is required of all students by the established curriculum.

The proposed curricular practical training is not required. We consider this training opportunity to receive academic course credit

an integral part of an established curriculum

enhance the learning experience of the student .

Course name and #: # of credits will receive:

Advisor’s Name /Title Department Date


I understand that I can ONLY begin my internship based on the authorized CPT start and end date. Working outside of the
authorized dates shown on the I-20 is a violation of F-1 status; as a result, it will be reported as unlawful employment and will
be terminated.

I understand that CPT is an employer-specific work authorization, any changes to the employer, location, or employment dates
must be reported to the International Office immediately.

I understand that I am required to enroll in the appropriate internship course or equivalent in the term that I am performing the
internship. I understand that I need to immediately consult with an International Student Advisor if I need to drop or withdraw
from any courses, or cancel the internship, before doing so.

I understand that I need to maintain full-time enrollment during CPT authorization period. Any changes in enrollment must be
immediately reported to the International Office.

I understand that I will not exceed the amount of work hours approved for my CPT.

Signature of Student’s Date

Revised 04/2022

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