This section of the UNT Computer Science & Engineering website is dedicated to our international student body. With an ever-growing international population, our department hopes to accommodate the needs of our students.
Please find any information needed regarding your international enrollment at the University of North Texas.
CPT/OPT
Here is a quick summary of the entire CPT application process:
- Find an internship in UNT Handshake. If your internship employer is not registered in Handshake, please contact Corey Davidson at corey.davidson@unt.edu
- Complete a Handshake Experience eForm: https://unt.joinhandshake.com/stu/experiences/new
- Fill out an Advisor Form and an Employer Form: https://international.unt.edu/content/f-1-curricular-practical-training ; Graduate students, use this Advisor Form: CPT-Form.pdf (unt.edu)
- Attach your Offer Letter, Advisor Form, and Employer Form to your Handshake Experience and submit
- The CSE Department will review your Handshake Experience Form and Advisor Form for approval
- If approved, the CSE Department will forward you the signed Advisor form and enroll you into CSCE 5932/4920 - Internship for 1 credit hour
- Create an eForm via iNorthTx and upload your Offer Letter, Employer Form, and signed Advisor Form (international students)
- Work with the International Office to obtain your i20 (international students)