Optional Practical Training (OPT) authorizes eligible students with F-1 visas to work in certain US jobs related to their studies.
Learn more about OPT through the OPT Moodle course and OPT workshops offered in person and virtually.
Optional Practical Training (OPT) authorizes eligible students with F-1 visas to work in certain US jobs related to their studies.
Find information about an extended version of OPT for science, technology, engineering, and math fields.
Review the answers to frequently asked questions about Optional Practical Training (OPT).
During authorization periods of OPT or OPT STEM Extension, there are certain reporting requirements students must follow to maintain F-1 status. Learn more here.
View a checklist of the items required to submit a STEM OPT 24-month extension request.
Student requirements while on OPT.