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International


September 20, 2016

Program CIP Codes & F-1 Employment

We’ve made recent website updates to help you better serve your prospective F-1 applicants. The Graduate Program Unit Profiles are updated with individual program CIP codes. The “STEM programs” filter is fixed so applicants can easily sort through programs designated as STEM. The International Applicant Information webpage has a new section about F-1 Employment Options and the 24-Month STEM OPT extension….


Webinar Recording: International Student Employment and Degree Level Changes

If your program enrolls F-1 international students, but you were unable to attend the International Student Services’ webinar on August 31st, you can now access the video on the GPA/GPC Resources page. Topics covered: The Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT) programs (quick intro for new staffers) Recent government changes to the OPT employment program How…



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