Spring 2018 Optional Practical Training (OPT) Sessions
If you are planning to apply for OPT this semester, it is mandatory that you attend one of the following OPT sessions with the Office of International Education (OIE). Please understand that we are unable to schedule individual advising appointments to provide this information, so we suggest planning ahead to find a session that will fit your schedule.
Students in J-1 status who are expecting to complete their program this semester should read the handout on Academic Training (pdf) and schedule an appointment with their J-1 Alternate Responsible Officer (an OIE advisor if CMU issued your DS-2019).
Spring OPT Sessions
DATE |
LOCATION |
| Wednesday, January 24 from 12 noon to 1:30 PM | Cohon University Center, Rangos 1, 2 and 3 |
| Tuesday, January 30 from 5 to 6:30 PM | Cohon University Center, McConomy Auditorium |
| Tuesday, February 6 from 12 noon to 1:30 PM |
Cohon University Center, McConomy Auditorium |
| Friday, February 23 from 12 noon to 1:30 PM |
Cohon University Center, Studio Theater |
| Wednesday, March 7 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM | Cohon University Center, Danforth Conference Room |
| Monday, April 2 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Cohon University Center, Danforth Conference Room |
| Wednesday, April 25 from 12 noon to 1:30 PM | Cohon University Center, Rangos 1 |
| Monday, May 21 from 12 noon to 1:30 PM | Cohon University Center, Danforth Conference Room |
| Friday, June 8 from 12 noon to 1:30 PM | Cohon University Center, Danforth Conference Room |
| Tuesday, July 17 from 12 noon to 1:30 PM | Cohon University Center, Danforth Conference Room |
Students must register for a session in advance. To register, log in to your Handshake account and register for the event "OPT Session." Prior to attending the session, you should read the OPT instructions (pdf).
Remember to bring your CMU ID Card with you to check in to the OPT session.
Additionally, you may find OPT information (pdf) and presentation slides (pdf) on the OIE website, along with other dates in Handshake on which you can register for an OPT session.