Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
CPT Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for CPT, the following must be met:
- Student must be in valid F-1 status.
- Student must be enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree program.
- Student must have been enrolled for one academic year in a current degree program at USF. Academic year is defined as a fall and spring semester (Summer not included). Time in Academic English or Pathway programs does not count towards this requirement.
- Student must be making normal progress toward degree completion.
- Curricular Practical Training must be an integral part of the student’s degree program.
- Student must have applied for and received a work authorization on their I-20 prior to starting CPT.