CPT Department Recommendation Form

CPT DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION FORM

Thank you for supporting USM international students. In order for International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) to authorize Curricular Practical Training (CPT), the academic advisor is asked to attest to the connection between the academic curriculum and the job opportunity proposed by the student.

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is a benefit of F-1 status, which allows eligible degree-seeking students to obtain temporary employment directly related to the student’s academic curriculum. [8CFR214.2(f)(10)(i)] These employment opportunities can include full-time and off-campus options. Prior to beginning an internship or employment, students must receive permission from International Student and Scholar Services and an updated I-20 authorizing the internship/employment with details of the approval.

As a recommender for CPT, we ask that the academic adviser review the student's employment offer, discuss its connection to the curriculum, and advise the student to register for the appropriate course. Students are required to maintain full time course enrollment (including in person classes) during CPT authorization period.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To meet the requirements for Curricular Practical Training, the student's internship/employment must be:

Related to the student’s field of study
Appropriate to student’s degree level
Integral to student’s degree program
Required by the degree program, carry course credit or be essential for gathering research for the student’s thesis/dissertation

Additionally, the student must have:

Maintained F-1 status for one academic year (two semesters)
Valid passport and I-20
A job offer letter

Questions about CPT can be directed to International Student and Scholar Services at INTL@usm.edu or the Director of International Student and Scholar Services.

Student Name (Official passport name preferred)*

First Name

Last Name

Student ID Number

Student Email*

Has the student finished all degree requirements?*

No Yes

Expected completion date of degree requirements:*

Select one option for recommending CPT.*

Option 1: Student is enrolling in internship, practicum, independent study or problems course. Option 2: Internship/practicum is required for all students in the major/degree program and is published in the academic bulletin. Option 3: Student is enrolling in research* credit.

*Research credit hours may be used for graduate students whose off-campus internship/employment will provide data for their thesis/dissertation or project. The research would not be possible without engaging in CPT employment

Course Number and Course Title*

Please describe how the internship or employment is an integral part of the established curriculum of the academic program.*

Academic Advisor Information

Academic Advisor Name*

First Name

Last Name

Academic Advisor Email*

Academic Advisor Department Name*

Academic Advisor Verification

By submitting this form, I attest that I have discussed the work opportunity and relating coursework with my advisee and verify the internship/work experience is integral to my advisee's major degree program.*

I verify the above.

Other:

Participation in this experience, will not delay my advisee's program of study.*

I verify the above.

Other:

Electronic signature*