F-1 students at the University of Michigan may be eligible to seek authorization for practical training directly related to their major field of study.

There are two types of practical training:

This workshop is designed to provide F-1 students with the key principles of CPT. After completing this workshop, students should better understand what CPT is, assess their eligibility for CPT, and know the steps and documentation needed to acquire and maintain CPT.

The workshop is organized in six modules:

Module 1: What is CPT?
Module 2: When CPT is needed
Module 3: Are you eligible to apply for CPT?
Module 4: How to apply for CPT
Module 5: Required application documents
Module 6: During CPT
CPT Online Workshop Completion Email

At the end of each module, you will be required to take a quiz on the information you have learned. In order to move on to the next module, you must first answer every quiz question correctly.

You will receive an email confirmation after successfully completing this workshop. You need to print this CPT Online Workshop Completion Email in order to apply for CPT.

In order to see all content, you must self-enroll in this course and log in. After that, you can start the tutorial.