Optional Practical Training (OPT) Immigration Additional navigation Close F-1 Students F-1 Visa Application Process Maintaining F-1 Status Full Course Load Exceptions Medical Reduced Course Loads Final Term Reduced Course Load Undergraduate Two-Course Loads Dependents Travel Employment Criteria for volunteering or unpaid internships On-Campus Off-Campus Curricular Practical Training International Organization Internships Severe Economic Hardship Optional Practical Training About OPT Application Process Pre-Completion OPT OPT Reporting Travel STEM Optional Practical Training About STEM OPT Application Process Types of Employment STEM OPT Reporting Life After Dartmouth - Visa Options Entrepreneurship Transfers Program Extensions Program Completion J-1 Students J-1 Exchange Visitors H-1B Employees O-1 Individuals Treaty Visas B-1 & B-2 Visitors Lawful Permanent Residents Humanitarian Statuses About OPT Learn more about eligibility requirements and the types of OPT available for F-1 students.Learn more about eligibility requirements and the types of OPT available for F-1 students. Application Process Learn how to apply for OPT.Learn how to apply for OPT. Pre-Completion OPT Specific information about OPT used before the I-20 end date.Specific information about OPT used before the I-20 end date. OPT Reporting Reporting updates to your address and employment during OPT.Reporting updates to your address and employment during OPT. Travel Travel considerations for F-1 students on OPT.Travel considerations for F-1 students on OPT.