Apply Online for an Internship or CPT
All Nobel University internships — for domestic and F-1 students alike — must be approved through the online portal before you begin work.
Submit Internship / CPT Application →
Please review the eligibility, required documents, and instructions below before submitting.
An internship is required as part of every Nobel University degree program. For F-1 students, the same application also requests Curricular Practical Training (CPT); the school authorizes CPT in SEVIS and issues a new I-20 reflecting your CPT before you may begin work.
Who applies
Domestic students — every paid or unpaid internship requires approval by the Office of Student Services and the Chief Academic Officer.
F-1 students — same application, plus Section B for CPT authorization in SEVIS.
Have ready before you open the portal
01
Job Offer Letter (PDF)
From your employer. The position must be related to your major.
02
Cooperative Agreement (PDF)
Your supervisor or CEO reads and signs at the end of the agreement.
03
Employer details
Name, address, EIN, supervisor name & email, phone.
04
Identity documents
Passport, current Form I-20, most recent I-94 (F-1 only).
Rules the portal will enforce
- Start date must be on or within 30 days after the semester start.
- End date must be no later than 11 months after the start date, and not past your program end date on your I-20.
- Application deadline: always two weeks prior to the semester start date.
- Program internship requirement: every degree program requires successful completion of an internship program. The specific course is listed in the current Student Catalog.
What happens after you apply
- The Office of Student Services reviews your application, and the Chief Academic Officer decides.
- Domestic students will receive an approval email confirming the start date and required internship course.
- F-1 students — the PDSO authorizes CPT in SEVIS and issues a new I-20. You will be notified by email when the new I-20 is ready for pick-up at the Office of Student Services.
Important — F-1 students: Do not begin work until the new I-20 with CPT is physically in your hand. Working before that date is unauthorized employment under F-1 status.
Fees
The initial CPT authorization and any subsequent extension are subject to processing fees set by the school. Current fee amounts are listed in the Nobel University Student Catalog (Los Angeles / Buena Park) and Enrollment Agreement.
Frequently asked questions
Can I begin work before approval?
No. Working before your application is approved — and, for F-1 students, before the new I-20 with CPT is issued — is unauthorized employment under F-1 status.
Will CPT affect my future OPT eligibility?
Yes — if you accumulate 12 months or more of full-time CPT, counted cumulatively across every SEVP-certified school you have attended, you lose your eligibility for OPT entirely. Part-time CPT (20 hours per week or less) does not count against OPT. It is your responsibility to track your cumulative full-time CPT. (8 CFR 214.2(f)(10))
Self-employment CPT?
Possible if the work is an integral part of your program’s curriculum and directly related to your major. You must additionally upload a business license, tax documents, or articles of incorporation showing your name. Please discuss with the International Student Advisor before applying.
Do I need a Social Security Number (SSN)?
You do not need an SSN to apply for or receive CPT. If you need one for your employer, check the “I need a Social Security Number support letter” box on the application — the Office of Student Services will prepare the SSA support letter together with your new I-20.
What if my employer, dates, or duties change?
Any change of employer, work location, dates, or significant duties requires a new internship application and a new I-20 with the updated authorization before you begin the new work.
I forgot my Student ID. What do I do?
Use the “Recover Student ID” link on the portal — enter your last name, date of birth, and the email address on file. We will email your Student ID to that address.
Questions? Contact the Office of Student Services.
Last reviewed: May 13, 2026