Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is defined as an internship, cooperative education, or any other type of required internship or practicum that will result in credit being awarded towards a student’s degree. For some undergraduate majors at Tiffin, an internship is required. For graduate programs, such as the MBA, an internship is one available option that students have to fulfill a particular degree requirement.
Important Notes
- If you participate in full-time CPT for twelve (12) months, you are not eligible for post-completion Optional Practical Training (see OPT website).
- Per USCIS regulations, all students planning to do CPT must apply for and receive official approval from TU's International Affairs Office BEFORE beginning employment.
- If you choose to complete your internship during the fall or spring semesters, you may only work part-time (20 hours per week), and you must be enrolled full-time.
- If you choose to complete your internship in the summer semester, you may work full-time (up to 40 hours per week), and you do not need to be enrolled full-time.