CPT or not to CPT that is the question.

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

9:00 AM – 9:50 AM EDT

Location: Regency F

CPT is a benefit of maintaining F-1 status. However, the regulations are complicated and rather than giving a student the benefit of CPT it is sometimes easier to deny the request for fear of reprisal. This presentation will discuss the benefits of CPT, misconceptions, review the CFR, and discuss how to implement and maintain this benefit for international students. This will be an interactive presentation led by three experts from across the nation.

Learning Objectives:

Attendees will answer questions about the application of CPT and what they do to ensure compliance with the CFR which permits this benefit.
Will hear from three different universities how CPT is beneficial to the student experience, the university, and the U.S. economy.
Attendees will have a broader understanding of the regulations and the varied ways Curricular Practical Training is applicable. The staff will be able to administer this CPT benefit with confidence.

Presenter(s)

Nathan Hawkins

Executive Director of International Student Programs
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, Indiana
Joshua Schoonover, M.Ed.

Director Of International Affairs
Westcliff University
Irvine, California

Chair and Presenter(s)

Peter I. Thomas, Ph.D.

Assistant Vice President International Relations & SIO
Campbellsville University
Swanton, Ohio

Slides