Spring 2026 OPT Information Sessions

Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) information sessions for CCA F1 students graduating in spring 2026 will be held on ZOOM. ISS will review OPT application process, next steps, and tips to help you start your career. ZOOM links will be sent to eligible May 2026 degree completion students before the event.

Dates and deadlines will be specifically for Spring 2026 graduates, to plan and prepare for your OPT application process as a May 2026 graduate. Students completing their degree after Spring 2026 should plan to attend a future session where ISS will have information specific to their program completion date.

Contact ISS with any questions!

OPT SESSION 1: Tuesday FEB 3 @ 11am

OPT SESSION 2: Wednesday FEB 4 @ 3 pm

OPT SESSION 3: Friday FEB 6 @ 3 pm

OPT SESSION 4: Monday FEB 9 @ 10am

OPT SESSION 5: Wednesday FEB 11 @ 3pm

OPT SESSION 6: Friday FEB 13 @ 10 am

Sprintax, a tax preparation software specifically for international students, will host free workshops about how to prepare to file taxes for calendar year 2025. Please note these are hosted by Sprintax, not by CCA

Sprintax Nonresident Tax Webinars: In these tax webinars, international students, scholars and professionals will be run through everything they need to know about nonresident tax for the 2025 tax season. Topics will include who must file, tax residency, FICA, State returns, implications of misfiling as well as how to use Sprintax to prepare a compliant tax return.

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View past International Alumni Q&A sessions in the Panopto link on the right hand side of this page. CCA F-1 alums share their stories and tips on how to prepare for a job search in the US, best practices on networking, tools to find a job during OPT and beyond.

For upcoming events, resources and support to prepare for your career or job search, please connect with the CCA Professional Engagement and External Partnerships Office!