CPT Deadlines

It is NOT advisable to wait until the deadline to apply for CPT.  You are advised to apply for CPT as soon as applications are available and you have all of the required documents collected.  Processing may take 5-10 business days and you cannot start working until you have received your new I-20 with the approved CPT dates.  CPT cannot be backdated and must fit within the start and end date ranges listed for that semester.

Applications for the next semester will be available on our website approximately 1-2 months before the application deadline, so please make sure that you are printing the correct application for that semester and your specific program/level.

Note: CPT deadlines listed on this page apply to F-1 students who have an LSU I-20 to study on the main campus. Deadlines for F-1 students in the School of Veterinary Medicine will be based on the Veterinary School’s academic calendar (not the main campus calendar). F-1 ECFVG (Veterinary School program) students are advised to consult with the IS employment advisor 4-6 months before completing their program regarding their specific CPT and OPT deadlines.   

Spring 2012 Curricular Practical Training

Deadline to apply for IS CPT recommendation: Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Start Date range: 12/11/2011 – 1/26/2012

End Date range: 5/5/2012 – 6/3/2012*

(*If graduating Spring 2012, the CPT end date cannot be later than 5/18/2012)

Summer 2012 Curricular Practical Training

Deadline to apply for IS CPT recommendation: Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Start Date range: 5/13/2012 – 6/7/2012

End Date range: 7/23/2012 – 8/19/2012*

(*If graduating Summer 2012, the CPT end date cannot be later than 8/3/2012)

Fall 2012 Curricular Practical Training

Deadline to apply for IS CPT recommendation: Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Start Date range: 7/27/2012 – 8/29/2012

End Date range: 12/1/2012 – 1/21/2013*

(*If graduating Fall 2012, the CPT end date cannot be later than 12/14/2012)

This page was last updated , October18, 2011