(BCIS terminology for "Internship")

CPT allows a student to work off-campus for a specified amount of time in a position related to his/her field of study.

To be eligible for CPT:

• Student must be in status
• Student must have completed at least 2 semesters in the US
• Internship must be directly related to student’s academic program
• Student must receive university credit for the internship
• Student must have BCIS authorization (through IPO) PRIOR to employment
• CPT must be part-time (20 hours or less) while school is in session. During summer and winter breaks, CPT may be full-time.

To be approved for CPT:

• Find an internship opportunity through the Career Center or your academic department
• Complete the Boise State Internship form and receive approval from your department
• Have your advising professor complete the Curricular Practical Training form. (PDF)
• Set up an appointment with International Student Advisor
• Bring the signed internship form plus the name and address of your internship employer to the appointment.