CPT Application/Renewal Period for Session 2 2019 (10/21/2019- 01/05/2020) NOW OPEN!
Hello International Students!
Happy Fall! We hope your Fall courses are going well and everyone is enjoying the new changes of the seasons.
The International Affairs Department is now accepting new CPT and CPT renewal applications from students interested in participating in Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for the 2019 Fall semester, Session 2 start (October 21, 2019 to January 5, 2020). *If you already have CPT authorization until January 5, 2020, you will NOT need to renew at this time. Please check your most recent CPT I-20 to confirm*
An important reminder, it is the responsibility of all F-1 students that plan to continue their CPT or apply for CPT to submit all required documents (see below) every semester. Incomplete CPT paperwork will be returned and your application will not be processed until the completed documents are submitted. Please note that missing CPT paperwork and/or failing to meet the academic requirements for CPT will cause processing delays and may even result in your application being denied.
CPT Application Dates:
September 30- October 11th- Normal Processing - Complete applications submitted by this date will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis once all the Early Bird applications are complete. Please note that processing may take longer based on the number of applications received. For new students in their first session/semester, we will need to review your grades in your current classes in order to make a proper judgment on if you are on track to meet the Academic Requirements.
No CPT applications will be accepted after October 11. Students that miss the deadline will need to wait until the next available CPT period.
CPT Document Checklist
TO ACCESS CPT DOCUMENTS, PLEASE CLICK ON THIS LINK: CPT Document Link
*Please submit all CPT documents to the following address specific to your program of study:
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cpt_bachelors@westcliff.edu
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cpt_masters@westcliff.edu
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cpt_doctorate@westcliff.edu
Please see the checklists below in order to ensure all necessary documents are included in the CPT application.
For New CPT or Change in Employer:
1) Complete the CPT Guidelines Packet (Sections A~C) for your program level including:
Section A - Cooperative Educational / Internship Agreement
Section B - CPT Application Form
Section C - Request to Add Internship Course Form
2) Offer Letter from Employer (following the template in the Cooperative Agreement)
3) Proof of Tuition Payment, including the Internship course*
For Change in Employer:
4) Complete the Change in CPT Request Form
*It is the student's responsibility to notify the university if there is a change of employer or if there is a change in Part-Time and Full-Time status in a timely manner. Failure to notify the university or the DSO of your CPT change will be a violation of your F-1 status.
For CPT Renewals:
1) Complete the CPT Renewal Packet (Sections A~B) including:
Section A - CPT Renewal Form
Section B - Request to Add Internship Course Form
2) Proof of Tuition Payment, including the Internship course*
3) Performance Evaluation Review (Completed by your Employer*) - Please send the Performance Evaluation Link (as listed below) to your supervisor, HR Manager, or other approved representative from your company.
Email Reminders and CPT I-20 Pick Up Notification
Important CPT email reminders and updates will be announced through students' Westcliff email address (not personal email address). When the CPT I-20 is ready for pick up, students will also be notified through their Westcliff email address.
CPT Denial Notice
If the CPT application is not approved, students will be notified through their Westcliff email address. In addition, please note that the amount that was paid for the Internship course will be credited back to the student's account and deducted from the next semester's tuition. If the student would like to request a refund, they will need to contact the Billing Department billing@westcliff.edu.
I-20 Pick-Up Policy
I-20s are only released to the F-1 Student the I-20 belongs to. Students may not have their friends or family pick up their I-20s.
SEVP has advised all universities not to send scanned I-20s through email due to high risk of fraud. Following SEVP's recommendations, Westcliff University will NOT be sending scanned I-20s.
I-20 Shipping Options
For students that wish to have their I-20's shipped to their location, there are two shipping options:
Shipping Option 1: Purchasing a Shipping Label through a shipping company website (FedEx, UPS) and emailing the shipping label to the university. *We no longer accept USPS labels*
Shipping Option 2: The International Affairs Department uses eShipGlobal, an express mail service, that will allow you to receive your documents through DHL, UPS or FedEx. To request express mailing of your documents, go to the following secure website:
https://study.eshipglobal.com
First, you will have to create an account that will require you to create your own username and password. Creating an account is a one-time thing, so please remember your username and password in order to use this service for any future shipping needs. To request shipment, you will need your Westcliff Student ID, mailing address, e-mail address, phone number and credit card information. For step by step instructions on how to create your account and label please click on the following link: Student Shipping Procedures
Please make sure that your name is indicated exactly as it appears on your admission documents and select International Affairs as the sender address.
If you have questions about how to use this service, please visit the FAQs section of this website or email student.support@eshipglobal.com.
*Disclaimer: For both shipping options, please note that you will need to allow processing time for the mail service and us to process your request. If you are planning to purchase overnight shipping, please take this processing time into account and send your request early in the day. In order to ensure the most efficient shipping experience possible, please ensure that all documents you are requesting have been issued before creating your shipping label. In addition, no refunds will be issued for shipments purchased.
If you have any further CPT questions, please send them to the CPT email account specific to your program as listed above.
Best Regards,
International Affairs Department
Westcliff University
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