Important Dates for OPT
Semesters are displayed in chronological order, from newest to oldest. Please reference this information, our recorded info sessions, and general OPT guidance all available on our OPT | Optional Practical Training page. Always direct any questions to the ISS Team [email protected].
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Fall 2026 |
Date |
Location |
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OPT Info Session |
September 18, 2026, 1-2pm |
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Earliest date to apply to USCIS |
September 21, 2026 |
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Earliest date ISS will process requests |
September 21, 2026 |
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Graduation (any CPT authorizations will end on this day for graduating students) |
December 19, 2026 |
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Earliest OPT Start Date |
December 20, 2026 |
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Latest date to apply to USCIS |
February 5, 2027 |
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Latest OPT Start Date |
February 17, 2027 |
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Winter 2027 |
Date |
Location |
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OPT Info Session |
January 29, 2027, 1-2 pm |
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Earliest date to apply to USCIS |
January 31, 2027 |
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Earliest date ISS will process requests |
February 1, 2027 |
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Graduation (any CPT authorizations will end on this day for graduating students) |
May 1, 2027 |
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Earliest OPT Start Date |
May 2, 2027 |
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Latest date to apply to USCIS |
June 18, 2027 |
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Latest OPT Start Date |
June 30, 2027 |
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Spring 2027 |
Date |
Location |
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OPT Info Session |
March 19, 2027, 1-2 pm |
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Earliest date to apply to USCIS |
March 23, 2027 |
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Graduation (any CPT authorizations will end on this day for graduating students) |
June 21, 2027 |
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Earliest OPT Start Date |
June 22, 2027 |
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Latest date to apply to USCIS |
August 6, 2027 |
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Latest OPT Start Date |
August 20, 2027 |
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Summer 2027 |
Date |
Location |
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OPT Info Session |
March 19, 2027, 1-2 pm |
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Earliest date to apply to USCIS |
May 13, 2027 |
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Earliest date ISS will process requests |
May 14, 2027 |
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Graduation (any CPT authorizations will end on this day for graduating students) |
August 11, 2027 |
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Earliest OPT Start Date |
August 12, 2027 |
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Latest date to apply to USCIS |
October 1, 2027 |
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Latest OPT Start Date |
October 10, 2027 |
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