Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
- F-1 authorization for paid and unpaid positions with non-Georgetown organizations during program of study.
- CPT must be directly related to the student’s major field of study and integral to the program’s established curriculum.
- CPT authorizes a variety of roles, including employment, internships, fellowships, practicums, etc.
- Students become eligible after two semesters of full-time study unless program’s curriculum requires earlier training.
- Withdrawal from internship course voids CPT authorization. Elective internship course cannot be student’s only course in final term.
- Email complete CPT request to internationalservices@georgetown.edu. New Form I-20 reflecting authorization will be issued in accordance with OGS processing times.
1. Determine CPT Eligibility
Check how your program’s curriculum incorporates practical training experience: CPT Eligible Course List. Undergraduate students must have declared major as part of CPT eligibility.
Complete the Canvas CPT Module and download your 100% CPT Quiz as proof you understand the conditions of this F-1 authorization.
2. Employer Offer Letter
Organization must confirm details in writing:
- Position title and description of activities for role
- Supervisor name, title, and email address
- Organization street address, even if role is remote
- Number of hours per week: During required academic terms, may not exceed 20 hours in any week totaling all roles, paid or unpaid and on or off campus.
- Position start and end date: Credit-based CPT must align with academic calendar.
- Sample Offer Letter (PDF)
3. CPT Request Form
Student completes first page, academic program completes second page: CPT Request Form (PDF)
4. Email Complete CPT Request to OGS
Attach these files to internationalservices@georgetown.edu. Do not begin any activities for the role until you receive updated Form I-20 (by email) notated on page 2 for CPT.
- 100% CPT Quiz
- Employer documentation (offer letter) with all required details.
- CPT Request Form (PDF) signed by student on page 1 and academic program on page 2
Incomplete requests delay authorization. Please review OGS processing times.