Employment Workshops

Employment Workshops

International Student Employment Workshop Series

The International Center team has created a series of Employment Workshops to equip you with the knowledge to successfully and legally work in the U.S. We strongly advise you to review these workshops in their entirety, as they will answer most of your questions.

The below workshops are for the Fall 2026 semester. We will record new workshops in the Spring 2027 semester, so please check back if you are planning on applying for work authorization next semester.

Fall 2026 Employment Workshop Series

Post-Completion OPT Workshop

This workshop will include an overview of Post-Completion OPT, the full step-by-step application process, employment and reporting requirements, and more. F-1 students must watch the OPT workshop offered during their final semester before applying for OPT.
  • Link to Recording
  • Please sign into Webex with your NetID credentials. Your attendance or viewership must be confirmed before we process your OPT I-20.

STEM OPT Workshop

This workshop will review STEM OPT regulations, eligibility, the full STEM Extension OPT application process, employment and reporting requirements, options Beyond the 24-Month OPT STEM Extension, and more. F-1 students must attend or watch this workshop before applying for the STEM Extension.

This workshop only applies to you if your degree (CIP code listed under “Major 1” on your I-20) is on the Department of Homeland Security's STEM Designated Degree Program List.

  • Link to Recording
  • Please sign into Webex with your NetID credentials. Your attendance or viewership must be confirmed before we process your STEM OPT I-20.

Beyond F-1: Understanding Long-Term Immigration Pathways

This workshop will be presented by an immigration attorney and will discuss options for F-1 students after OPT including Cap-Gap Extension, H-1B visa process and timelines, alternatives to H-1B, long-term immigration planning, and more.

  • Link to Recording
  • Please sign into Webex with your NetID credentials.
  • Please note that this workshop was recorded on Friday, October 9th, 2026. Immigration-related regulations are subject to change, so please always check with an immigration attorney for current laws and regulations.

CPT Workshop

This workshop will review the CPT regulations, CPT eligibility at Rowan, the full CPT application process, and volunteering vs. unpaid work. F-1 students must attend or watch this workshop before applying for CPT.

  • Link to Recording
  • Please sign into Webex with your NetID credentials.
  • Please note that this workshop was recorded on Friday, October 16th, 2026. Regulations surrounding CPT are subject to change. Please monitor your student email inbox for any updates that may arise.