Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
Types of CPT
When you apply for CPT, you must select a type. USF has three types of CPT:
NECESSARY FOR COURSE 鈥� Work experience fulfills a requirement of a course as specified by the official course description available to the public in a university catalog or website department course listings. The work experience must be directly related to the major/program listed on the first page of the student鈥檚 I-20 and commensurate with the current educational level.
USF CENTER FOR CAREER & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CO-OP OR INTERNSHIP (For Undergraduate Students Only) 鈥� The work experience is assigned and monitored by USF鈥檚 Career Services. The work experience must be directly related to the program (major) and commensurate with the current educational level.
DISSERTATION AND THESIS 鈥� The work experience must be necessary and contribute to the production of the final thesis or dissertation. The student must be in candidacy and enrolled in dissertation hours OR already in thesis track and enrolled in thesis hours.
Please watch the video below to learn more about the CPT options at USF.