APPLICATION INFORMATION
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT CPT FOR UNDERGRADUATES

Please note that it may take up to two weeks for your CPT to be authorized. You may NOT begin working until you receive a new CPT I-20 form from the International Center authorizing your training.

1) OBTAIN A LETTER FROM YOUR ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT

  • Written on department letterhead
  • Written by a faculty advisor, committee member, department chair, or approved department member
  • Verifying that the training you are seeking qualifies as CPT
  • Stating the course number of the class for which you are registered
  • Including the number of hours per week you will be working
  • Including the proposed time period of employment (from what date to what date)
  • Providing the employer’s name address, and phone number

 

2)  OBTAIN A CURRENT OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY OF UTAH TRANSCRIPT

The Transcripts Division is located in the Student Services Building, Window #21 (2nd floor). The following information is needed to process transcript requests:

  • Full name and any prior names
  • Student identification number and/or Social Security Number
  • Birth date
  • Approximate dates of enrollment
  • Student signature
  • Payment (transcripts are $3 each; cash, check, money order, or credit card accepted)

3) TURN IN PAPERWORK TO THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER

  • Letter from your academic department
  • Current official University of Utah transcript
  • Current I-20

The International Center will process your CPT request, and if your CPT is approved, they will issue you a new CPT I-20 form. You are NOT allowed to start working until you receive the I-20 with the work authorization. This may take several days. You may ONLY work for the period of time stated on the new I-20 form. If you need more time than the I-20 states, you will need to reapply for CPT.

It is your responsibility to know the law and comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as with University of Utah policies.