Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Request for F-1 Student

F-1 students participating in an internship, clerkship, practicum, or any training of this nature, whether paid or unpaid, must have approval from the International Student Adviser as well as have specific information notated on their I-20. Students are required to be enrolled in a course that this directly related to this training.

In order to qualify for CPT, the student must have the following documentation in order:

CPT must be required for the program of study
Student must be registered in a course that pertains to the CPT

Students are allowed to participate in 20 hours (part-time) and up to 40 hours (full-time) per week of CPT during a semester. Please note that students who participate in 40 hours for over 1 academic year are subject to losing time if they apply for Optional Practical Training after graduation.

Curricular Practical Training Faculty Request

To be filled out by the faculty member supervising student.

Student Name * Required
First Last
Hours per week student is expected to participate in CPT * Required
Position Title and Basic Description of duties this position will participate in: * Required
Training Course Name and Number * Required

Please list the prefix of the course name and number that the student is registered in that pertains to this training.
CPT Supervisor Name * Required
First Last
Person who oversees this type of training for the student’s program at UAMS.
CPT Supervisor Email Address * Required