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 2023 (January 9–May 13)
Important Dates for students continuing experiences from Fall 2022
Mies Campus Spring 2023 Internship Application Opens on Handshake
Monday, October 17
Students can start their internship application on Handshake.
Processing Begins for Spring 2023 Experiential Learning Placements
Monday, October 24
This is when reviews will begin for applications submitted in Handshake. Please note! CRNs will not be distributed until November 7th, the start of course registration.
First Date to Submit Completed CPT Forms to the International Center in the ISSS Portal
Tuesday, November 8
This is when the International Center 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 21
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 19 Start Date
Wednesday, December 7
CPT Forms must be submitted to the International Center via the ISSS Portal by 5pm on this date to guarantee a December 19 start date
First Start Date for Continuing Experiences
Monday, December 19
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 Being Working for For-Credit FT/PT Internship Experiences
Monday, January 23
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 28 - Saturday, May 13
For-credit internships must end during this period of time.
Important Dates for students starting new experiences for Spring 2023
Mies Campus Spring 2023 Internship Application Opens on Handshake
Monday, October 17
Students can start their internship application on Handshake.
Processing Begins for Spring 2023 Experiential Learning Placements
Monday, October 24
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.
First Date to Submit Completed CPT Forms to the International Center in the ISSS Portal
Tuesday, November 8
This is when the International Center 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 9 Start Date
Wednesday, December 7
The first day to start new experiences is the first day of classes for the Spring 2023 semester, January 9. Your application in Handshake must be submitted by this date to guarantee a January 9 start date.
International Center Submission Deadline for Guaranteed January 9 Start Date
Monday, December 19
International students must submit Curricular Practical Training (CPT) forms to the International Center 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 4
Earliest Date to Start Working for New Internships
Monday, January 9
This is also the first day of classes.
Last Date to submit a CPT application form to the International Center for a for-credit FT/PT internship
Wednesday, January 11
International students seeking to complete a for-credit full-time or part-time internship must submit Curricular Practical Training (CPT) forms to the International Center via the ISSS Portal by 5 p.m. on this date.
University Drop/Add Date
Saturday, January 21
Final Date to Begin Working for a For-Credit FT/PT internship experience
Monday, January 23
Deadline to submit a Handshake application form for a Non-Credit FT/PT Internship
Wednesday, March 15
Deadline to submit CPT application form to the International Center for Non-Credit FT/PT Internships
Wednesday, March 22
International students seeking to complete a non-credit full-time or part-time internship must submit Curricular Practical Training (CPT) forms to the International Center via the ISSS Portal by 5 p.m. on this date.
Last Date to Begin Work - Non-Credit FT/PT Internships
Monday, April 3
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 28 – Saturday, May 13
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 2022 (August 22–December 17)
Important Dates for students continuing experiences from Summer 2022
Mies Campus Fall 2022 Internship Application Opens on Handshake
Tuesday, July 5
Students can start their internship application on Handshake.
International Center Processing Begins for Fall 2022 Experiential Learning Placements
Monday, July 11
International students can submit their Curricular Practical Training (CPT) forms and offer letters, with position descriptions, to the International Center to obtain a new I-20. New I-20s take seven business days to be generated.
Submission Deadline to Guarantee August 15 Start Date
Friday, August 5
International students must submit Curricular Practical Training (CPT) forms and offer letters, with position descriptions, to the International Center by 5 p.m. on this date to guarantee a start date of Monday, August 15 and avoid a break between summer and fall.
Earliest Date to Start Working - Experiences continuing from Summer 2022
Monday, August 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.
Important Dates for students starting new experiences for Fall 2022
Mies Campus Fall 2022 Internship Application Opens on Handshake
Tuesday, July 5
Students can start their internship application on Handshake.
International Center Processing Begins for Fall 2022 Experiential Learning Placements
Monday, July 11
International students can submit their Curricular Practical Training (CPT) forms and offer letters, with position descriptions, to the International Center to obtain a new I-20. New I-20s take seven business days to be generated.
Submission Deadline to Guarantee August 22 Start Date
Wednesday, August 10
International students must submit Curricular Practical Training (CPT) forms and offer letters, with position descriptions, to the International Center by 5 p.m. on this date to guarantee a start date of Monday, August 22.
Earliest Date to Start Working
Monday, August 22
New experiences must start on or after the first day of classes. 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.
Full-/Part-Time For-Credit Internships—Final Date to Submit Approved Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Form to International Center
Wednesday, August 24
This is a hard deadline. International students must submit Curricular Practical Training (CPT) forms and offer letters, with position descriptions, to the International Center by 5 p.m. on this date.
Add/Drop Deadline
Saturday, September 3
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 late registration form.
Full-/Part-Time For-Credit Internships—Final Date to Begin Work
Tuesday, September 6
Students registered for full/part-time for-credit internships must begin work by this date.
Full-/Part-Time Non-Credit Internships—Final Date to Submit Forms to the International Center
Friday, November 11
This is a hard deadline. International students must submit Curricular Practical Training (CPT) forms and offer letters, with position descriptions, to the International Center by 5 p.m. on this date.
Full-/Part-Time Non-Credit Internships—Final Date to Begin Work
Monday, November 21
Last date to begin working to guarantee the required minimum length four-week internship.
Internships Must End During This Period
Friday, December 2–Saturday, December 17
Students must end their internship during this window of time. Those who will continue working through the winter semester should look out for spring 2022 deadlines in early October.
Experiential Learning—Summer 2022 (May 16–August 13)
Mies Application Opens on Handshake
Monday, March 14
Application for internship experiences open on Handshake.
Processing Begins for Summer 2022 Experiential Learning Placements
Monday, March 28
International students can submit their Curricular Practical Training (CPT) forms and offer letters, with position descriptions, to the International Center to obtain a new I-20. New I-20s take seven business days to be generated.
Form Submission Deadline to the International Center for Earliest Start Date
Wednesday, May 4
International students must submit Curricular Practical Training (CPT) forms and offer letters, with position descriptions, to the International Center by 5 p.m. on this date to guarantee a start of Monday, May 16th.
Full/Part-Time for-Credit Internships—Final Date to Submit Approved Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Form to International Center
Friday, May 13
This is a hard deadline. International students must submit Curricular Practical Training (CPT) forms and offer letters, with position descriptions, to the International Center by 5 p.m. on this date to receive administrative credit for their internships.
Earliest Date to Start Working
Monday, May 16
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 25
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 25
Students registered for full/part-time for-credit internships must begin work by this date.
Final Date to Submit Forms for Four-Week Internship
Wednesday, July 6
This is a hard deadline. International students must submit Curricular Practical Training (CPT) forms and offer letters, with position descriptions, to the International Center by 5 p.m. on this date.
Final Dates to Begin Work
Monday, July 18
Last date to begin working to guarantee the minimum length of a four-week internship experience.
Internships Must End
Friday, August 5–Sunday, August 13
Students must end summer internships during this time.