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Students planning to graduate in Spring 2023 with a program end date of 5/5/2023 become eligible to apply for OPT beginning 2/4/2023.

CLICK HERE to listen to the OPT: Process & Application webinar presented by OISS. 

CLICK HERE to review the OISS OPT Guide.

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