Internships FAQ
Can international students work legally in the United States during summer internships?
Yes, international students on an F-1 student visa are eligible for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) during the summer internship period. J-1 visa holders can acquire authorization called Academic Training (AT). Summer employment authorization is issued directly by Kellogg's International Student Advisor and no additional steps are required from the employer.
Do U.S. employers have to complete any paperwork to hire a student on CPT or AT?
No, the employer does not need to complete any paperwork. The necessary work authorization paperwork for summer internships is undertaken by the student and their Kellogg International Student Advisor.
How do students obtain CPT?
Curricular Practical Training, employment authorization for a work experience that is a required or integral component of the student’s program of study, is authorized by Kellogg's International Student Advisor, and requires an offer letter from the employer specifying the employer’s name, work site address, and dates of employment. There is no processing fee for the employer.
How do students obtain Academic Training?
Academic Training, a temporary employment authorization designed to provide students with an opportunity to apply knowledge obtained in an academic program to a practical work experience, is granted by Kellogg's International Student Advisor, and requires an offer letter from the employer specifying the following: employer’s name, supervisor’s name, work site address, dates of employment, position description and salary. There is no processing fee for the employer.