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—Spring 2024 (January 8–May 11)
Important Dates for students continuing experiences from Fall 2023
Mies Campus Spring 2024 Internship Application Opens on Handshake
Monday, October 16
Students can start their internship application on Handshake.
Processing Begins for Spring 2024 Experiential Learning Placements
Monday, October 23
This is when reviews will begin for applications submitted in Handshake. Please note! CRNs will not be distributed until November 6, the start of course registration.
Spring 2024 Registration Opens
Monday, November 6
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
Tuesday, 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
Monday, November 20
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 18 Start Date
Wednesday, December 6
CPT Forms must be submitted to the Office of Global Services via the ISSS Portal by 5pm on this date to guarantee a December 18 start date.
First Start Date for Continuing Experiences
Monday, December 18
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 22
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, April 27 - Saturday, May 11
For-credit internships must end during this period of time.
Important Dates for students starting new experiences for Spring 2024
Mies Campus Spring 2024 Internship Application Opens on Handshake
Monday, October 16
Students can start their internship application on Handshake.
Processing Begins for Spring 2024 Experiential Learning Placements
Monday, 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 7th, the start of course registration.
Spring 2024 Registration Opens
Monday, November 6
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
Tuesday, November 7
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 8 Start Date
Wednesday, December 6
The first day to start new experiences is the first day of classes for the Spring 2024 semester, January 8. Your application in Handshake must be submitted by this date to guarantee a January 8 start date.
Office of Global Services Submission Deadline for Guaranteed January 8 Start Date
Wednesday, 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
Wednesday, January 3
Earliest Date to Start Working for New Internships
Monday, January 8
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 10
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 20
Final Date to Begin Working for a For-Credit FT/PT internship experience
Monday, January 22
Deadline to submit a Handshake application form for a Non-Credit FT/PT Internship
Wednesday, March 13
Deadline to submit CPT application form to the Office of Global Services for Non-Credit FT/PT Internships
Wednesday, 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 15
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, April 26 – Saturday, May 11
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 2023 must be completed. Dates and details for Summer 2023 will be posted in March/April 2023.
Experiential Learning-Fall 2023 (August 21-December 16)
Attention: Students planning to continue their Summer 2023 internship experience this Fall, we recommend you begin the application process as soon as possible! Note that you will be able to continue your experience without interruption on Monday, August 14, assuming that you complete the application process in a timely manner, and that application processing will begin on July 17th.
Mies Campus Fall 2023 Internship Application Opens on Handshake
Wednesday, July 5
Students can start their internship application on Handshake.
Note: The processing of the applications will start on July 17th
Processing Begins for Fall 2023 Experiential Learning Placements
Monday, July 17
Once the Experiential Learning Application has been approved, International students can submit their CPT forms and offer letters, with position descriptions, to the Office of Global Services to obtain a new I-20. New I-20’s take 7 business days to be generated.
Handshake Submission Deadline to Guarantee August 14 Start Date (Continuing Experiences Only)
Monday, July 17
Handshake applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on this date to ensure enough processing time for a Monday, August 14 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 14 start
Office of Global Services Submission Deadline to Guarantee August 14 Start Date (Continuing Experiences Only)
Wednesday, August 2
International students must submit CPT forms and offer letters, with position descriptions, to the Office of Global Services by 5pm on this date to guarantee a start date of Monday, August 14.
Handshake Submission Deadline to Guarantee August 21 Start Date
Monday, July 24
Handshake applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on this date to ensure enough processing time for a Monday, August 21 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 21 start.
Office of Global Services Submission Deadline to Guarantee August 21 Start Date
Wednesday, August 9
International students must submit CPT forms and offer letters, with position descriptions, to the Office of Global Services by 5pm on this date to guarantee a start date of Monday, August 23.
Earliest Date to Start Working
Monday, August 21
International students must have their I-20 and all other documents required by the employer in their possession before they begin working. All students must have approved forms and be registered for the appropriate internship course to begin working.
Full/Part-Time For-Credit Internships - Final Date to Submit Approved CPT Form to Office of Global Services
Wednesday, August 23
This is a hard deadline. International students must submit CPT forms and offer letters, with position descriptions, to the Office of Global Services by 5pm on this date.
Add/Drop Deadline
Saturday, September 2
Students must be registered for a for-credit internship by this date. After this date students will not receive credit for their internships and will need to complete a
Full/Part-Time For-Credit Internships - Final Date to Begin Work
Tuesday, September 5
Students registered for full/part-time for-credit internships must begin work by this date.
Full/Part-Time Non-credit Internships - Handshake Submission Deadline
Monday, October 23
Deadline to submit an application on Handshake to complete the minimum required 4-week internship.
Full/Part-Time Non-credit Internships - Final Date to Submit Forms to the Office of Global Services
Wednesday, November 8
This is a hard deadline. International students must submit CPT forms and offer letters, with position descriptions, to the Office of Global Services by 5pm on this date.
Full/Part-Time Non-credit Internships - Final Date to Begin Work
Monday, November 20
Last date to begin working to guarantee the required minimum length of a 4 week internship.
Internships Must End During This Period
Friday, December 1 - Saturday, December 16
Students must end their internship during this window of time. Those who will continue working through the winter semester should look out for Spring 2023 deadlines in October.
Experiential Learning—Summer 2023 (May 15–August 12)
Mies Campus Application Opens on Handshake
Monday, March 13
Application for Summer 2023 internship experiences open on Handshake.
Experiential Learning Processing Begins for Summer 2023
Wednesday, March 22
Experiential Learning will begin reviewing and processing applications on Handshake.
Office of Global Services Processing Begins for Summer 2023 Experiential Learning Placements
Monday, March 27
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
Monday, April 24
Handshake applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on this date to ensure enough processing time for a Monday, May 15th start date. Submitting by this date still requires prompt attention to requests from Experiential Learning for revisions to the Handshake application to guaranteed a Monday, May 15th start.
Form Submission Deadline to the Office of Global Services for Earliest Start Date
Wednesday, May 3
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 Monday, May 15th.
Full/Part-Time for-Credit Internships—Final Date to Submit Approved Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Form to IOffice of Global Services
Friday, May 12
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
Monday, May 15
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
Saturday, May 20
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
Wednesday, May 24
Students registered for full/part-time for-credit internships must begin work by this date.
Full/Part-Time Non-credit Internships - Handshake Submission Deadline
Wednesday, June 21
Deadline to submit an application on Handshake to complete the minimum required 4-week internship.
Final Date to Submit Forms for Four-Week Internship
Wednesday, July 5
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 Dates to Begin Work
Monday, July 17
Last date to begin working to guarantee the minimum length of a four-week internship experience.
Internships Must End
Wednesday, August 9–Saturday, August 12
Students must end summer internships during this time.