Internship-Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Guidelines for EECS International StudentsWhat is Curricular Practical Training (CPT)? CPT-Internship is intended to provide international students work experience directly related, and integral to, a student’s degree. While not intended for general, ongoing work authorization, CPT can help students build their professional network while they are enrolled as a student providing learning outside of their classrooms.Who is eligible for CPT? Completion of 18 credits of | Expand |
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| CPT eligibility A student must be in valid F-1-status and have been a full-time student in the U.S. for one academic year (Fall and Spring semesters) before participating in CPT. CPT is not available for students who have completed their coursework and program of study. CPT approval is authorized for one semester (Fall, Spring, or Summer) new CPT paperwork must be submitted and approved each semester. EECS approval and processing is required for CPT. CPT cannot be counted towards the required credits for your degree program. Internship-CPT Eligibility requirements: |
Fall Admits Internship-CPT Options Academics will be reviewed at time of request and considered as part of the application process. No review and approval will be made without a formal offer letter provided by the company. Fall Admits - Completion of 18 credits of course work in the EECS Department at Syracuse University
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two core classes- core coursework within your first two semesters
- Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher
- Cumulative Program GPA of 3.0 or higher
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in program of studyPassing all program requirements (see )Spring Admits - Completion of 18 credits of course work in the EECS Department at Syracuse University
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two core classes- core coursework within your first two semesters
- Cumulative GPA of
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3.0 or higher in program of studyPassing all program requirements (see Syracuse University Course Catalog)*Spring admit eligibility begins during a student’s second spring semesterAcademics will be reviewed at time of CPT request and considered as part of the CPT application process. CPT application process-Summer 2024 ONLY: Step 1: Provide a formal offer letter, on company letterhead, which includes all of the following: Please highlight all information in yellow. - Company address, including street address of where you will be working (no P.O. Box)
- Job title and formal job description.
- Placement location: onsite or remote
- Company location of placement, if your position is onsite-*Final semester coursework must be completed via in person, on campus enrollment. CPT placements that do not allow for in-person coursework must be remote.
- Exact start and end date: Summer 2024-Monday, May 20, 2024-Friday, August 9, 2024
- Hours per week (specific days and hours that you will be working on site) *estimated on site days will prevent processing of CPT
- Paid (include salary) or unpaid
- Signed by company representative with applicable contact information
*NOTE: Completed summer 2024 CPT paperwork due by Wednesday, May 1 Step 2: Identify a EECS full-time faculty sponsor who will monitor progress and assign a grade complete the Independent Study Form with them. - All fields must be completed by the student and/or faculty sponsor
- Course Elective, Type: experience credit
- Form must be submitted with student signature
- Form must be submitted with faculty sponsor signature
Step 3: Paperwork submission and Processing Submit all completed documentation - 2.8 or higher
- Cumulative Program GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Core Course Final Exam Grade (Average B- Minimum)
- Core Course Transcript Grade (B- Minimum) CS only
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- In-person pick up of Recommendation for Practical Training letter: Summer 2024 letters available starting Tuesday, May 7, pick up by Monday, May 13
- EECS staff will send the Independent Study (IS) paperwork to the University Registrar’s Office for processing. Once processed by Registrar, student takes approved CPT letter to Center for International Services.
*NOTE: Posting by the Office of the Registrar is independent of the EECS Department.Additional Information| Expand |
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| Internship-CPT application process: Step 1: Provide formal offer letter, to assist and ensure all required information is provided please share the Employee Internship Introduction Letter Spring 2025 when working with your company. Provide a formal offer letter, on company letterhead, which includes all of the following: - Company address, including street address of where you will be working (no P.O. Box)
- Job title and formal job description.
- Placement location: onsite or remote
- Company location of placement, if your position is onsite-*Final semester coursework must be completed via in person, on campus enrollment. CPT placements that do not allow for in-person coursework must be remote.
Spring 2025 semester placement: Monday, January 13, 2025-(end between) Monday, April 28, 2025-Tuesday, May 6, 2025-your letter must clearly state your end date *NOTE: Completed fall 2024 CPT paperwork due by Monday, December 16, 2024. Syracuse University will be closed starting Friday, December 20, 2024 for the holiday break. - Exact start and end date, dates must begin and end within the semester.
- Hours per week (specific days and hours that you will be working on site) *estimated on site days will prevent processing of CPT
- Paid (include salary) or unpaid
- Signed by company representative with applicable contact information
Once the letter is received and includes all required information, the student is responsible for highlighting the required information. Step 2: Independent Study Form Identify a EECS full-time faculty sponsor who will monitor progress and assign a grade complete the CPT Request form-Spring 2025.docx with them. - All highlighted fields must be completed by the student and/or faculty sponsor
- Form must be submitted with student signature
- Form must be submitted with faculty sponsor signature
Fall and Spring CPT only: Full-Time Certification Form must be completed if you will be registered for less than 9 credits while completing your CPT. If this will be your final semester please see Last Semester Memo section. Step 3: Complete CPT Request form-Spring 2025.docx *NOTE: Student Arrival Verification: All students with Spring 2025 CPT must physically check in at the EECS Department between Monday, January 6, 2025-Monday, January 13, 2025. Failure to return for the start of classes will result in the removal of approved CPT. Your CPT approval letter will not be provided without your department check-in. *NOTE: All Core Coursework must be completed with a passing grade on the student transcript for CPT application eligibility. Future core course registration does not satisfy this requirement. Step 4: Submit Paperwork - Submit all completed documentation (see Steps 1-3 above) to: cptorskillsrequest@syr.edu
- Paperwork will be reviewed for completion and student eligibility
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To complete the CPT approval process:- Once approved student will be sent notice of their approval via email
CPT check in with the EECS Department between Monday, January 6, 2025-Monday, January 13, 2025. Failure to return for the start of classes will result in the removal of approved CPT. Once checked in with the department your CPT letter will be provided to you. - Independent study paperwork will be sent via email to Registrar's Office for processing
- Check your registration, once the IS has been posted to your account please see Home - Center for International Services – Syracuse University for next steps.
Additional Notes: - Once paperwork has been processed and approved for a
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CPT and the student decides to change their CPT placement new paperwork must be submitted, reviewed and approvedOnce processed, to an approved CPT. This includes is - are not limited to, approved number of hours, start/end placement dates, location, company.
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No - Once processed no changes will be made even if the CPT placement has not started.
- Students are responsible for ensuring a grade is posted for you by your faculty sponsor at the end of your CPT
- An I20 cannot be extended
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for CPTRegistration CPT must be completed before the add deadline each semester. Summer 2024 paperwork must be received no later than Wednesday, May 1.- Registration for CPT will result in a charge of 1 credit hour of tuition on a student bill
- CPT credits do not count towards required program credits for completion of your degree, and can't be converted to an Independent Study
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Students may participate in one off campus, in-person CPT during their academic program (excluding summer)- Delays in processing will occur if forms and supporting documentation are not provided
- If you are on a student Visa, you must be in the United States on the first date of your approved CPT. CPT work cannot be done when a student is not in the United States.
- Students who do not return for the start of the fall semester and
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attend classes from the first day - fail to check in with the with the EECS Department on or before Monday, January 13, 2025 will have their CPT approval revoked.
- Remote CPT work must be done from Syracuse for the entire semester.
- Final semester coursework must be completed via in person, on campus enrollment. CPT placements that do not allow for in-
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person coursework must be remote. **PLEASE NOTE: CPT Processing for Spring 2024 is closed, Fall 2024 Information TBD***- person coursework must be remote.
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