What are acceptable start and end dates for CPT?

CPT will only be authorized within the terms that the student is enrolled in the practicum/internship/directed study related to the training opportunity. For example, a student enrolled in a practicum course over the summer will not be eligible for CPT once the fall semester begins.

  • Summer term CPT dates.
    Earliest possible start date is the day after spring commencement as determined by the official academic calendar.
    Latest possible end date is the day before the first day of classes in the fall semester.
  • Fall semester CPT dates
    Earliest possible start date is the day after the last day of classes as determined by the official academic calendar of the second summer session for undergraduate students or the second graduate/teacher term for graduate students.
    Latest possible end date is the day before the first day of classes in the spring semester.
  • Spring semester CPT dates
    Earliest possible start date is the day after fall commencement ceremonies.
    Latest possible end date is the day before the first day of classes of the first summer session for undergraduate students or the first graduate/teacher term for graduate students.
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Curricular Practical Training (CPT)