Internship and Professional Training Practicum Information
This page is primarily for international students in F-1 status who plan to participate in an internship or practicum related to their AAP degree program and who will need Curricular Practical Training (CPT) work authorization to do so. Students should first familiarize themselves with the Office of International Services’ (OIS) webpage on CPT to understand eligibility requirements and the overall process. Next, students should review the information below for details specific to AAP students who wish to participate in an internship/practicum. If you will participate in an internship/practicum and are an AAP international student in F-1 status needing CPT work authorization, you must be enrolled in AS.999.800, Professional Training Practicum.
If you are a domestic student who is interested in enrolling in AS.999.800, Professional Practicum Training, please consult with your faculty adviser prior to enrolling in the course.
Overview of Responsibilities
| Step-by-Step Process | Responsible Party | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Identify Internship Opportunity | Student | Students interested in completing an internship must identify an employer and the parameters/timeline of the internship prior to discussing the opportunity with their faculty adviser. |
| Discuss Potential Internship with Faculty Adviser | Student/Faculty Adviser | Students should contact their faculty advisor as soon as they have identified a potential internship opportunity. Faculty should review the proposed internship to determine if the internship is tied to the student’s curriculum. PLEASE NOTE: students and faculty advisers should ensure this step is completed in writing via email. |
| Send CPT Request to OIS | Student | Apply for CPT in iHopkins, listing your faculty adviser on the request. |
| CPT Authorization | Office of International Services | Determines immigration eligibility, reviews CPT requests, and authorizes CPT. OIS collaborates with AAP to verify academic requirements have been met. |
| Register Student for AS.999.800 | AAP Registration | Automatically registers approved students in AS.999.800, the Professional Training Practicum course, after CPT approval email is received from OIS. |
| Begin AS.999.800 | Student | Complete assignments in the Professional Training Practicum, AS.999.800, following the syllabus and timeline for the course. |
| Directs Students as Needed | AAP Advising | Directs students to the appropriate resources (faculty adviser and OIS), communicates timelines and registration expectations, and answers general questions about the process. |
Timeline Expectations
Students must be enrolled in the course by the accepted registration deadlines. However, we understand that internships do not necessarily fall within the parameters of the typical academic calendar. To manage unforeseen circumstances, students will be given a grace period of two weeks after the registration deadline to enroll in AS.999.800 (see dates below). Students are encouraged to begin the process as early as possible due to the multiple approvals needed to enroll in the course.
- Submit CPT request to OIS at least one week before the first day of the semester
- Be enrolled in AS.999.800 at the start of the semester in which the internship will take place, and no later than two weeks after the registration drop/add deadline (the fourth Friday of the semester)
FALL 2026
The last day to add classes after the start of the fall semester is Friday, September 11. Under extenuating circumstances, AS.999.800 registration may be permitted until Friday, September 25. After September 25, registration in AS.999.800 will not be permitted under any circumstances. You should register for this term if your internship falls between August 8 and December 18.
SPRING 2027
The last day to add classes after the start of spring semester is Friday, February 5. Under extenuating circumstances, AS.999.800 registration may be permitted until Friday, February 19. After February 19, registration in AS.999.800 will not be permitted under any circumstances. You should register for this term if your internship falls between December 19 and May 14.
SUMMER 2027
The last day to add classes after the start of the summer semester is Sunday, May 30. Under extenuating circumstances, AS.999.800 registration may be permitted until Sunday, June 13. After June 13, registration in AS.999.800 will not be permitted under any circumstances. You should register for this term if your internship falls between May 15 and August 18.
Late requests will delay internship or practicum authorization or prevent registration in the required practicum course. Students who do not meet the deadlines in the process as outlined above will not be able to participate in the course for that term and should make timely preparations for a subsequent term.
About the Course
Students approved for an internship or practicum are required to enroll in:
AS.999.800 – Professional Training Practicum
This AAP Practicum is a mentored, hands-on, practical learning experience and is the student’s opportunity to engage in applied practice activities aligned with their career goals and interest areas. Practicum activities allow students to develop their skills and professional readiness.
The course, taught by an AAP faculty member, requires completion of various assignments, which assess the value of the internship and how the work in the internship ties back to your degree.
Course Information
- Credit-bearing course (1 credit)
- Pass/fail grade
- Does not satisfy degree requirements
- Must be taken in addition to courses that count toward the student’s degree requirements
- Students may not enroll in another school or division’s internship or practicum course for authorization purposes
- Registration is completed by AAP Registration after CPT approval
- Students may not enroll in this course their first semester
- Students may only take the course twice