Optional Practical Training
Optional Practical Training (OPT) must be directly related to students' field of study and is limited to a maximum of 12 full months for each educational degree. Students generally begin OPT after completing their program of study, but some also engage in OPT before completing their program.
Post-Completion OPT is a student's participation in OPT after the completion of a program; it is the most common form of OPT. Pre-Completion OPT is a student's participation in OPT before the completion of a program. In either situation, OPT is limited to a maximum of 12 months. Therefore, a student who completed three months of Pre-Completion OPT during their program would be limited to nine months of Post-Completion OPT.
Contact Us
212.229.5592
iss@newschool.edu
Location
University Center
63 Fifth Avenue, suite 419
Front Desk—Document Pickup and Appointment Check-In
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: Closed for processing
Phone Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Wednesday: Closed for processing
Virtual Drop-In Advising
Tuesday and Thursday: 2:00–4:00 p.m. Meeting link
One-on-One In-Person and Virtual Advising
Enrolled students: Sign up through Stellic
Non-enrolled students: Call the office to schedule an appointment
Emergency After-Hours Phone
212.229.7001
