The following information applies to all ISE Graduate Students – both MS and PhD. You should also view the MS and PhD specific pages for further policies and information as they relate to each program.
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CPT (Curricular Practical Training)
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) may be authorized under certain circumstances to allow F-1 students temporary off-campus employment. Such employment must be directly related to a student's major field of study and an integral or important part of the program of study. This is offered during the Summer semester only for non-thesis MS students. CPT is
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available in the Fall or Spring semesters to PhD
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and thesis MS students only. There will be no exceptions made.
International Student and Scholars Services (ISSS) holds workshops and provides individual advising about F-1 work authorization. Click here for more information about CPT.
Annual Review
The Graduate College requires departments to perform annual reviews on all students, both MS and PhD. Students are required to submit a self-evaluation early in the spring term. The advisor will then be required to submit an evaluation of the student. Any students needing special attention will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Students will be notified when the annual review is open, usually at the end of the fall or beginning of the spring term.
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