CPT Application/Renewal Period for Spring Semester 2020 NOW OPEN!
Hello International Students!
We hope your Fall semester has been successful and we are excited for the upcoming Spring semester! We know things can get very busy this time of year, so we are now accepting new CPT and CPT renewal applications from students interested in participating in Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for the 2020 Spring Semester (January 6, 2020 to May 3, 2020).
We are also excited to present a new efficient CPT application process that allows students to apply for CPT through online forms! Please do read all the information below to make sure you follow this new process of applying.
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:
November 15 to December 1st - Early Bird Processing - Complete applications submitted by this date will be processed with the highest priority. In order to be considered for the Early Bird Processing, all documents must be complete and all tuition payments must be made in full. We will begin issuing these I-20s the first full week of August (August 5th through August 9th).
*Students must meet the Academic Requirements (including minimum GPA Requirements for their program level and passing the internship course) in order to be eligible for Early Bird Processing. If a further academic review is necessary, this will delay the processing time. 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.
December 1st to December 20th - 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.
No CPT applications will be accepted after December 20th. Students that miss the deadline will need to wait until the next available CPT period.
For NEW CPT Applications:
STEP 1: Submit the online New CPT Application
STEP 2: Submit the following documents as separate attachments to your CPT program email:
- Cooperative Educational Internship Agreement
- Employer Offer Letter
- Proof of tuition payment including the CPT Internship Course
Students submitting a new CPT Application will also need to submit a signed Cooperative Agreement (form can be found on the CPT Document Link) and submit 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 make sure you submit the online application as well as send the other required documents to the correct email*
For Change of CPT Applications
STEP 1: Submit the online Change of CPT Application
STEP 2: Submit the following documents as separate attachments to your CPT program email:
- Cooperative Educational Internship Agreement
- Employer Offer Letter
- Proof of tuition payment including the CPT Internship Course
*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 Renewal Applications:
STEP 1: Submit the online Renewal CPT Application
STEP 2: Submit your proof of tuition payment including the CPT Internship Course as separate attachments to your CPT program email
STEP 3: Confirm that your employer has submitted the Performance Evaluation Form. 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 the student's 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. Furthermore, 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 Instructions
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: 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.
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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