Optional Practical Training Workshops
Learn about the process to apply for Optional Practical Training, as well as employment considerations and reporting requirements. Attendance at an OPT Workshop is mandatory for all students applying to OPT.
Please note that you are required to attend an OPT workshop during your last semester in order to be eligible to apply for OPT. You may attend a workshop earlier than this time, but only attendance at a workshop in your last semester will count for this requirement. Your request to apply for OPT will NOT be approved until after you have attended a workshop.
Registering for OPT Workshops
All workshops begin at 5:30pm and last until 6:30pm. You must arrive by 5:00pm. If you are late, you will NOT be allowed to enter the workshop and will have to attend a different one.
You should also go to the OPT Policies and Procedures Page and review the policy and procedure before attending the workshop.
OPT Workshops for the Fall 2023 semester are on the following dates:
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Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 5:30pm in Cashin C102
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Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 5:30pm in Cashin C102
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Monday, October 9, 2023 at 5:30pm in Cashin C102
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Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 5:30pm in Cashin C102
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Monday, November 6, 2023 at 5:30pm in Cashin C102
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Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 5:30pm in Cashin C102
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Monday, December 4, 2023 at 5:30pm in Cashin C102
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Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 5:30pm in Cashin C102
Sign-ups for OPT workshops will be located in your Global Bears account. Contact your DSO for more information.
*Additional OPT Workshops will be scheduled as needed. Please monitor your Baylor email for updates from ISSS about dates and times.*
Curricular Practical Training Workshops
Learn about the process to apply for Curricular Practical Training, as well as employment considerations and reporting requirements. The purpose of Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is for international students to engage in temporary employment to gain practical experience directly related to their field of study.
Registering for CPT Workshop
All workshops begin at 5:30pm and last until 6:30pm. You must arrive by 5:30pm.
You should also go to the Internships/Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Page and review the policy and procedure before attending the workshop.
CPT Workshops for the Fall 2023 semester are on the following dates:
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Monday, September 11, 2023 at 5:30pm in Cashin C102
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Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 5:30pm in Cashin C102
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Monday, November 13, 2023 at 5:30pm in Cashin C102
Sign-ups for CPT workshops will be located in your Global Bears account. Contact your DSO for more information.
*Additional CPT Workshops will be scheduled as needed. Please monitor your Baylor email for updates from ISSS about dates and times.*
H-1B Workshop
Come learn about the H-1B application process from an employee perspective including eligibility requirements, eligible occupations and timing concerns. Permanent Residency will also be discussed. Check back for updates on fall 2023 H-1B workshops.
Tax Workshops
Need help filing your taxes? Come to our Tax Workshop to learn more about important updates on changes in tax law, as well as how to use Sprintax, our office's free software for filing taxes as an F-1 or J-1 international student or scholar.
Upcoming Sprintax Tax Webinars for the Fall 2023 semester:
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Check back in this space for updates on fall 2023 tax workshop webinars soon.