CPT Graduate Letter
Curricular Practical Training
Recommendation letter for graduate students
Print on appropriate UAF letterhead
Current date
To: Reija Shnoro, Student Immigration advisor
From: Faculty Advisor’s Name
Re: Recommendation for Curricular Practical Training – Graduate Student
Name of student:
Academic program (major):
Level (mark one): MA_______ MS_______ PhD_______
Project or Thesis defense required: Yes_____ No_____
If yes, anticipated date of defense:____________
Anticipated semester of completion: Fall____ Spring____ Summer____ Year_____
The above-named student is making satisfactory progress towards the completion of his or her academic program.
Employer Name:
Employer full address (Street number, City, State, Zip):
Employment start date (mm/dd/yyyy): Employment end date (mm/dd/yyyy):
Number of hours to be worked per week (full or part time):
Description of the internship or practicum, identify how the experience fits into the context of the program of study.
Course number: ____________Course Name___________________________________
Number of credits:____
I certify that this internship/practicum activity is an integral part of the student’s curriculum, is required for graduation, and/or will have a significant impact on the research being performed. I recommend this employment authorization and request approval.
Signed:__________________________________