International Students

Current Students

• Rutgers Global Services
• Rutgers International Students and Scholar Services (ISSS)
• RGlobal Portal
• Optional Practical Training (OPT)
• Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
• Reduced Course Loads
• Extensions of Programs
• Leave of Absence
• On-Campus Employment

For additional information, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or the international student section on the Graduate Admissions page.

CPT and OPT

To be approved for CPT Form Requests + OPT Applications + Employer’s Certification for CPT Authorizations: 

• Academic Official: Abbe Rosenthal
• Email Address of Academic Official: abbe.rosenthal@rutgers.edu

To be approved for Reduced Credit Load Forms + Extension of Program Requests: 

• Academic Official: Dr. Jay Goldring 
• Email Address of Academic Official: psmacademics@docs.rutgers.edu

The forms mentioned above are to be found and completed online via the Rutgers Global website.