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Employment for International Students

Important Note:

International Students cannot work on or off campus without prior approval.

Campus Employment Requirements


Curricular Practical Training (CPT)


CPT is a benefit of your F-1 status that allows students to work off-campus in a position related to their major while enrolled in a Work Experience Education course.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is one type of work permission available for eligible F-1 students.

There are two types of OPT: Pre-Completion OPT and Post-Completion OPT. 

OPT must be recommended by a Diablo Valley College DSO at the International Student Office (ISO) and approved by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). 

USCIS work authorization is issued in the form of an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) commonly referred to as an EAD card.

Pre-Completion OPT


Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) allows students to get real-world work experience related to their field of study prior to completing your studies.

Post-Completion OPT


Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) allows students to get real-world work experience related to their field of study after completing their program.

Contact Us

International Student Services

Pleasant Hill Student Services Center - SSC Room 264

Hours: M-Th 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.F 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

San Ramon Library & Academic Success Center - SRC L & ASC

Hours: M 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.