đź“‹ Key Deadlines
- Experiential Learning—Fall 2025 (August 18–December 20)
- Experiential Learning—Spring 2026 (January 12–May 16)
- Experiential Learning—Summer 2026 (May 17–August 16)
- Experiential Learning—Summer 2025 (May 18–August 16)
- Experiential Learning—Spring 2025 (January 13–May 17)
- Questions?
- Experiential Learning—Fall 2024 (August 19–December 14)
This section lists important deadlines for Experiential Learning. Be sure to review the pages for Eligibility, Rules and Requirements, and for the Application Procedures.
Experiential Learning—Fall 2025 (August 18–December 20)
Important Dates for students continuing experiences from Summer 2025
Mies Campus Fall 2025 Internship Application Opens on Handshake Monday, July 7 Students can start their internship application on Handshake.
Handshake Application Submission Deadline for Continuous Experience Wednesday, July 16 Students who want to continue their internships from Summer into Fall without a gap must submit their Handshake application by this date.
CPT Form Submission Deadline to Guarantee an August 18 Start Date Thursday, August 7 International students must submit their CPT forms to the Office of Global Services via the ISSS portal by 5 PM on this date for a guaranteed start date of August 18.
First Start Date for Continuing Experiences Sunday, August 17 International students must have their I-20 and Social Security Number (SSN) application receipt in their possession before they begin working. All students must have approved forms and be registered for the appropriate internship course to begin working.
Final Date to Begin Working for a For-Credit FT/PT Internship Experiences Tuesday, September 2 International students must have their I-20 and Social Security Number (SSN) application receipt in their possession before they begin working. All students must have approved forms and be registered for the appropriate internship course to begin working.
For-Credit Internship Ending Period Friday, December 5 - Saturday, December 20 For-credit internships must end during this period of time.
Important Dates for students starting new experiences for Fall 2025
Mies Campus Fall 2025 Internship Application Opens on Handshake Monday, July 7 Students can start their internship application on Handshake.
Handshake Application Submission Deadline for August 18 Start Date Monday, July 28 The first day to start new experiences is the first day of classes for the Fall 2025 semester, August 18. Handshake applications must be submitted by 5pm on this date to ensure enough processing time for a Monday, August 18 start date. Submitting by this date still requires prompt attention to requests from Experiential Learning for revisions to the Handshake application to guarantee a Monday, August 18 start.
Office of Global Services Submission Deadline for August 18 Start Date Thursday, August 7 International students must submit Curricular Practical Training (CPT) forms to the Office of Global Services via ISSS Portal by 5 p.m. on this date to guarantee a start date of Monday, August 18.
Last Date to Submit Handshake Application form for a For-Credit FT/PT Internship Thursday, August 7 Last date to submit Handshake application form for a For-credit part-time or full-time internship.
Earliest Date to Start Working for New Internships Monday, August 18 This is also the first day of classes.
Last Date to submit a CPT application form to the Office of Global Services for a for-credit FT/PT internship Thursday, August 21 International students seeking to complete a for-credit full-time or part-time internship must submit Curricular Practical Training (CPT) forms to the Office of Global Services via the ISSS Portal by 5 p.m. on this date.
Final Date to Begin Working for a For-Credit FT/PT internship experience Tuesday, September 2
Deadline to submit a Handshake application form for a Non-Credit FT/PT Internship Thursday, October 30 Final date for students to submit Handshake application for Non-credit internship.
Deadline to submit CPT application form to the Office of Global Services for Non-Credit FT/PT Internships Thursday, November 6 International students seeking to complete a non-credit full-time or part-time internship must submit Curricular Practical Training (CPT) forms to the Office of Global Services via the ISSS Portal by 5 p.m. on this date.
Last Date to Begin Work - Non-Credit FT/PT Internships Monday, November 17 This is the last day to begin work to complete the required minimum time length of 4 weeks for a non-credit internship.
Internships Must End During This Period Friday, December 5 – Saturday, December 20 Students completing a for-credit internship must end their internship during this window of time.
Experiential Learning—Spring 2026 (January 12–May 16)
Important Dates for students continuing experiences from Fall 2025
Mies Campus Spring 2026 Internship Application Opens on Handshake Monday, October 20, 2025 Students can start their internship application on Handshake.
Handshake Application Submission Deadline for Continuous Experience Monday, November 17, 2025 Students who want to continue their internship from Fall into Spring without a gap must submit their Handshake application by this date.
CPT Form Submission Deadline to Guarantee a December 22 Start Date Wednesday, December 3, 2025 CPT forms must be submitted to OGS via the ISSS portal by 5 PM this date to guarantee a continuous experience with December 22 start date.
First Start Date for Continuing Experiences Sunday, December 14, 2025 International students must have their I-20 and Social Security Number (SSN) application receipt in their possession before they begin working. All students must have approved forms and be registered for the appropriate internship course to begin working.
Final Date to Begin Working for a For-Credit FT/PT Internship Experiences Monday, January 26, 2026 International students must have their I-20 and Social Security Number (SSN) application receipt in their possession before they begin working. All students must have approved forms and be registered for the appropriate internship course to begin working.
For-Credit Internship Ending Period Friday, May 1, 2026 - Saturday, May 16, 2026 For-credit internships must end during this period of time.
Important Dates for students starting new experiences for Spring 2026
Mies Campus Spring 2026 Internship Application Opens on Handshake Monday, October 20, 2025 Students can start their internship application on Handshake.
Office of Global Services Submission Deadline for Guaranteed January 12 Start Date Monday, December 22, 2025 CPT forms must be submitted to OGS via the ISSS portal by 5 PM on this date for a guaranteed start date of January 12, 2026.
Earliest Date to Start Working for New Internships Monday, January 12, 2026 First start date for new internships.
Last Date to submit a CPT application form to the Office of Global Services for a for-credit FT/PT internship Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Last date to submit CPT form to OGS via ISSS portal by 5 PM for a For-credit internship.
Final Date to Begin Working for a For-Credit FT/PT internship experience Monday, January 26, 2026 Final date to begin working for a For-credit internship.
Deadline to submit a Handshake application form for a Non-Credit FT/PT Internship Thursday, April 2, 2026 Final date for students to submit Handshake application for Non-credit internship.
Deadline to submit CPT application form to the Office of Global Services for Non-Credit FT/PT Internships Thursday, April 9, 2026 Last day to submit CPT form to OGS via ISSS portal by 5 PM for a Non-credit internship.
Last Date to Begin Work - Non-Credit FT/PT Internships Monday, April 20, 2026 Last day to begin work for a minimum 4 week non-credit internship.
Internships Must End During This Period Friday, May 1, 2026 – Saturday, May 16, 2026 Students completing a for-credit internship must end their internship during this window of time.
Experiential Learning—Summer 2026 (May 17–August 16)
Mies Campus Application Opens on Handshake Monday, March 16, 2026 Application for Summer 2026 internship opens on Handshake.
Form Submission Deadline to the Office of Global Services for Earliest Start Date Wednesday, May 7, 2026 CPT form must be submitted to OGS via the ISSS portal by 5 PM this date for a guaranteed start date of Sunday, May 17, 2026 for continuing experiences or Monday, May 19, 2026 for new internships.
Earliest Date to Start Working Sunday, May 17, 2026 and Monday, May 18, 2026 First start days for continuing experiences and new experiences.
Final Date to Submit Forms for Four-Week Internship to Office of Global Services Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Final date to submit CPT form via ISSS portal for 4 week internship for Summer term. Forms must be entered by 5 PM this date.
Final Date to Begin Work Monday, July 20, 2026 Last date to begin working for a 4 week minimum internship.
Final Date to End Work Saturday, August 16, 2026 All Summer internships must end by this date.
Experiential Learning - Summer 2025 (May 18 - August 16)
Mies Campus Application Opens on Handshake Monday, March 17 Application for Summer 2025 internship experiences open on Handshake.
Experiential Learning Processing Begins for Summer 2025 Monday, March 17 Experiential Learning will begin reviewing and processing applications on Handshake.
Office of Global Services Processing Begins for Summer 2025 Experiential Learning Placements Monday, April 7 This is also the first day of registration for the Summer 2025 term. International students can submit their Curricular Practical Training (CPT) forms and offer letters, with position descriptions, to the Office of Global Services to obtain a new I-20. All I-20s take seven business days to be generated.
Handshake Submission Deadline for Earliest State Date Wednesday, April 30 Handshake applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on this date to ensure enough processing time for a Sunday, May 18th (continuing experiences) or Monday, May 19th (new experiences) start date. Submitting by this date still requires prompt attention to requests from Experiential Learning for revisions to the Handshake application to guarantee a Sunday, May 18 (continuing experiences) or Monday, May 19 (new experiences) authorized start date.
Form Submission Deadline to the Office of Global Services for Earliest Start Date Wednesday, May 7th International students must submit Curricular Practical Training (CPT) forms and offer letters, with position descriptions, to the Office of Global Services by 5 p.m. on this date to guarantee a start of Sunday, May 18th (continuing experiences) or Monday, May 19th (new experiences).
Earliest Date to Start Working Sunday, May 18 (Continuing Experiences) /Monday, May 19 (New Experiences) International students must have their Curricular Practical Training (CPT) I-20 and Social Security Number (SSN) application receipt in their possession before they begin working. All students must have their internships approved in Handshake and be registered for the appropriate internship course to begin working.
Full/Part-Time Internships - Handshake Submission Deadline Wednesday, July 2 Deadline to submit an application on Handshake to complete the minimum required 4-week internship.
Final Date to Submit Forms for Four-Week Internship to Office of Global Services Wednesday, July 9 This is a hard deadline. International students must submit Curricular Practical Training (CPT) forms and offer letters, with position descriptions, to the Office of Global Services by 5 p.m. on this date.
Final Date to Begin Work Monday, July 21 Last date to begin working to guarantee the minimum length of a four-week internship experience.
Final Date to End Work Saturday, August 16th All summer internships must end by this date.
August Graduates – For Credit Experience Timeline
Handshake Submission Deadline for Earliest State Date Wednesday, April 30 Handshake applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on this date to ensure enough processing time for a Sunday, May 18th (continuing experiences) or Monday, May 19th (new experiences) authorized start date. Submitting by this date still requires prompt attention to requests from Experiential Learning for revisions to the Handshake application to guarantee a Sunday, May 18 (continuing experiences) or Monday, May 19 (new experiences) authorized start date.
Form Submission Deadline to the Office of Global Services for Earliest Start Date Wednesday, May 7th International students must submit Curricular Practical Training (CPT) forms and offer letters, with position descriptions, to the Office of Global Services by 5 p.m. on this date to guarantee a start of Sunday, May 18th (continuing experiences) or Monday, May 19th (new experiences).
Full/Part-Time for-Credit Internships—Final Date to Submit Approved Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Form to Office of Global Services Friday, May 16 This is a hard deadline. International students must submit Curricular Practical Training (CPT) forms and offer letters, with position descriptions, to the Office of Global Services by 5 p.m. on this date to receive administrative credit for their internships.
Earliest Date to Start Working Sunday, May 18 (Continuing Experiences) /Monday, May 19 (New Experiences) International students must have their Curricular Practical Training (CPT) I-20 and Social Security Number (SSN) application receipt in their possession before they begin working. All students must have their internships approved in Handshake and be registered for the appropriate internship course to begin working.
Add/Drop Deadline Wednesday, May 28 Students must be registered for a for-credit internship by this date. After this date, students will not receive administrative credit for their internships.
Full-/Part-Time For-Credit Internships—Final Date to Begin Work Thursday, May 29 Students registered for full/part-time for-credit internships must begin work by this date.
Internships Must End Friday, August 8–Saturday, August 16 For-credit summer internships must end during this time.
Experiential Learning—Spring 2025 (January 13–May 17)
Important Dates for students continuing experiences from Fall 2024
Mies Campus Spring 2025 Internship Application Opens on Handshake Monday, October 21 Students can start their internship application on Handshake.
Processing Begins for Spring 2025 Experiential Learning Placements Wednesday, October 23 This is when reviews will begin for applications submitted in Handshake. Please note! CRNs will not be distributed until November 4, the start of course registration.
Spring 2025 Registration Opens Monday, November 4 Students without a registration hold are able to start registering for Spring courses on this day, including registration for internship courses.
First Date to Submit Completed CPT Forms to the Office of Global Services in the ISSS Portal Friday, November 8 This is when the Office of Global Services will start reviewing completed CPT applications. Students must be registered for an internship course at the time of submission.
Handshake Application Submission Deadline - December 15 Start Date Monday, November 18 Students who want to continue their internships from Fall into Spring without a gap must submit their Handshake application by this date.
CPT Form Submission Deadline to Guarantee a December 15 Start Date Wednesday, December 4 CPT Forms must be submitted to the Office of Global Services via the ISSS Portal by 5pm on this date to guarantee a December 15 start date.
First Start Date for Continuing Experiences Sunday, December 15 International students must have their I-20 and Social Security Number (SSN) application receipt in their possession before they begin working. All students must have approved forms and be registered for the appropriate internship course to begin working.
Final Date to Begin Working for a For-Credit FT/PT Internship Experiences Monday, January 27 International students must have their I-20 and Social Security Number (SSN) application receipt in their possession before they begin working. All students must have approved forms and be registered for the appropriate internship course to begin working.
For-Credit Internship Ending Period Friday, May 2 - Saturday, May 17 For-credit internships must end during this period of time.
Important Dates for students starting new experiences for Spring 2025
Mies Campus Spring 2025 Internship Application Opens on Handshake Monday, October 21 Students can start their internship application on Handshake.
Processing Begins for Spring 2025 Experiential Learning Placements Wednesday, October 23 This is when reviews will begin for applications submitted in Handshake. Please note! Course Registration Numbers (CRNs) will not be distributed until November 4th, the start of course registration.
Spring 2025 Registration Opens Monday, November 4 Students without a registration hold are able to start registering for Spring courses on this day, including registration for internship courses.
First Date to Submit Completed CPT Forms to the Office of Global Services in the ISSS Portal Friday, November 8 This is when the Office of Global Services will start reviewing completed CPT applications. Students must be registered for an internship course at the time of submission.
Handshake Application Submission Deadline for Guaranteed January 13 Start Date Friday, December 6 The first day to start new experiences is the first day of classes for the Spring 2025 semester, January 13. Your application in Handshake must be submitted by this date to guarantee a January 13 start date.
Office of Global Services Submission Deadline for Guaranteed January 13 Start Date Friday, December 20 International students must submit Curricular Practical Training (CPT) forms to the Office of Global Services via ISSS Portal by 5 p.m. on this date.
Last Date to Submit Handshake Application form for a For-Credit FT/PT Internship Friday, January 3
Earliest Date to Start Working for New Internships Monday, January 13 This is also the first day of classes.
Last Date to submit a CPT application form to the Office of Global Services for a for-credit FT/PT internship Wednesday, January 15 International students seeking to complete a for-credit full-time or part-time internship must submit Curricular Practical Training (CPT) forms to the Office of Global Services via the ISSS Portal by 5 p.m. on this date.
University Drop/Add Date Saturday, January 25
Final Date to Begin Working for a For-Credit FT/PT internship experience Monday, January 27
Deadline to submit a Handshake application form for a Non-Credit FT/PT Internship Thursday, March 13
Deadline to submit CPT application form to the Office of Global Services for Non-Credit FT/PT Internships Thursday, April 3 International students seeking to complete a non-credit full-time or part-time internship must submit Curricular Practical Training (CPT) forms to the Office of Global Services via the ISSS Portal by 5 p.m. on this date.
Last Date to Begin Work - Non-Credit FT/PT Internships Monday, April 21 This is the last day to begin work to complete the required minimum time length of 4 weeks for a non-credit internship.
Internships Must End During This Period Friday, May 2 – Saturday, May 17 Students completing a for-credit internship must end their internship during this window of time. Experiences can be extended into the summer, but a new application for Summer 2025 must be completed. Dates and details for Summer 2025 will be posted in March/April 2025.
Questions?
The Experiential Learning Center offers appointments and walk-in hours on a weekly basis:
Schedule a "Co-ops, Internships, & CPT" Appointment on Handshake
Walk-in Hours (McCormick Tribune Campus Center Room 107): Monday: 2:30-4pm Tuesday & Thursday: 12:30-2pm Friday: 2:30-3:30pm
Experiential Learning—Fall 2024 (August 19–December 14)
Important Dates for students continuing experiences from Summer 2024
Mies Campus Fall 2024 Internship Application Opens on Handshake Monday, July 8 Students can start their internship application on Handshake.
Processing Begins for Fall 2024 Experiential Learning Placements Monday, July 15 This is when reviews will begin for applications submitted in Handshake.
Handshake Application Submission Deadline for Continuous Experience Wednesday, July 17 Students who want to continue their internships from Summer into Fall without a gap must submit their Handshake application by this date.
First Date to Submit Completed CPT Forms to the Office of Global Services in the ISSS Portal Monday, July 22 This is when the Office of Global Services will start reviewing completed CPT applications. Students must be registered for an internship course at the time of submission.
CPT Form Submission Deadline to Guarantee an August 11 Start Date Thursday, August 1 CPT Forms must be submitted to the Office of Global Services via the ISSS Portal by 5pm on this date to guarantee an August 11 start date.
First Start Date for Continuing Experiences Sunday, August 11 International students must have their I-20 and Social Security Number (SSN) application receipt in their possession before they begin working. All students must have approved forms and be registered for the appropriate internship course to begin working.
Final Date to Begin Working for a For-Credit FT/PT Internship Experiences Tuesday, September 3 International students must have their I-20 and Social Security Number (SSN) application receipt in their possession before they begin working. All students must have approved forms and be registered for the appropriate internship course to begin working.
For-Credit Internship Ending Period Friday, November 29 - Saturday, December 14 For-credit internships must end during this period of time.
Important Dates for students starting new experiences for Fall 2024
Mies Campus Fall 2024 Internship Application Opens on Handshake Monday, July 8 Students can start their internship application on Handshake.
Processing Begins for Fall 2024 Experiential Learning Placements Monday, July 15 This is when reviews will begin for applications submitted in Handshake.
First Date to Submit Completed CPT Forms to the Office of Global Services in the ISSS Portal Monday, July 22 This is when the Office of Global Services will start reviewing completed CPT applications. Students must be registered for an internship course at the time of submission. International students can submit their CPT forms and offer letters, with positions descriptions, to the Office of Global Services (OGS) to obtain a new I-20. All I-20s take seven business days to be generated.
Handshake Application Submission Deadline for August 19 Start Date Monday, July 29 The first day to start new experiences is the first day of classes for the Fall 2024 semester, August 19. Handshake applications must be submitted by 5pm on this date to ensure enough processing time for a Monday, August 19 start date. Submitting by this date still requires prompt attention to requests from Experiential Learning for revisions to the Handshake application to guarantee a Monday, August 19 start.
Office of Global Services Submission Deadline for August 19 Start Date Thursday, August 8 International students must submit Curricular Practical Training (CPT) forms to the Office of Global Services via ISSS Portal by 5 p.m. on this date to guarantee a start date of Monday, August 19.
Last Date to Submit Handshake Application form for a For-Credit FT/PT Internship Wednesday, August 14
Earliest Date to Start Working for New Internships Monday, August 19 This is also the first day of classes.
Last Date to submit a CPT application form to the Office of Global Services for a for-credit FT/PT internship Wednesday, August 28 International students seeking to complete a for-credit full-time or part-time internship must submit Curricular Practical Training (CPT) forms to the Office of Global Services via the ISSS Portal by 5 p.m. on this date.
University Drop/Add Date Saturday, August 31
Final Date to Begin Working for a For-Credit FT/PT internship experience Tuesday, September 3
Deadline to submit a Handshake application form for a Non-Credit FT/PT Internship Wednesday, October 23
Deadline to submit CPT application form to the Office of Global Services for Non-Credit FT/PT Internships Wednesday, November 6 International students seeking to complete a non-credit full-time or part-time internship must submit Curricular Practical Training (CPT) forms to the Office of Global Services via the ISSS Portal by 5 p.m. on this date.
Last Date to Begin Work - Non-Credit FT/PT Internships Monday, November 18 This is the last day to begin work to complete the required minimum time length of 4 weeks for a non-credit internship.
Internships Must End During This Period Friday, November 29 – Saturday, December 14 Students completing a for-credit internship must end their internship during this window of time. Experiences can be extended into the summer, but a new application for Summer 2025 must be completed. Dates and details for Summer 2025 will be posted in March/April 2025.