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.
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 10-11 Start Date
Thursday, July 31
CPT Forms must be submitted to the Office of Global Services via the ISSS Portal by 5pm on this date to guarantee an August 10th or 11th start date.
First Start Date for Continuing Experiences
Sunday, August 10
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
Friday, August 22
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
Monday, November 3
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 - 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 2024 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 2023 must be completed. Dates and details for Summer 2023 will be posted in March/April 2023.