Indiana Wesleyan University adheres to USCIS regulations to authorize CPT for international students.
Eligibility for CPT from Program Start
✅ Current OPT and F1 students may obtain CPT Authorization from Day 1 of the program.
✅ Oversea applicants may obtain CPT Authorization from Day 1 of the program.
✅ Change of Status (to F1 Status) applicants may obtain CPT Authorization from Day 1 of the program.
“Day 1 CPT Universities” isn’t an official term. It refers to schools that may allow CPT from the first semester, but approval isn’t guaranteed. CPT typically takes 5–15 business days after complete documents are submitted.
CPT Details
CPT authorization needs to be renewed every year.
CPT is not required for graduation.
- Issue CPT During Pending EOS: Yes.
- CPT requests for Initial F-1 students and Change of Status students must be formally submitted and are reviewed by IWU’s DSO on a case-by-case basis.
- IWU generally requires both an offer letter and a signed CPT Agreement Form for CPT authorization. If a student is unable to obtain a signed agreement from the employer, IWU may provide an alternative refusal form for the student to sign, along with documentation showing that the employer refused to sign the agreement. In this case, the offer letter must include all information required to issue the CPT I-20. Students who need the refusal form should contact IWU’s Admissions Team for guidance.
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