STEM 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 STEM OPT F-1 students with degrees in certain Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields may be eligible for a 24-month extension of the initial period of post-completion OPT. F-1 students with degrees in certain Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields may be eligible for a 24-month extension of the initial period of post-completion OPT. Application Process Learn how to apply for STEM OPT.Learn how to apply for STEM OPT. Types of Employment Learn more about STEM OPT employment opportunities.Learn more about STEM OPT employment opportunities. STEM OPT Reporting Reporting updates to your address and employment during STEM OPT.Reporting updates to your address and employment during STEM OPT.