Pre- OPT
Pre-OPT is a work benefit opportunity to gain off-campus work experience and is requested to be used before the completion of a degree program.
F-1 students are eligible for a total of 12 months of OPT per degree program. Those 12 months can be used while earning your degree (Pre-OPT) after earning your degree (Post-OPT), or a combination of both (Pre- and Post-OPT).
For more information about Pre-OPT please review our International Students Services Center site at the following link: https://issc.asu.edu/f-1j-1-students/employment/pre-opt
Post- OPT
Post-OPT is a work benefit opportunity to gain off-campus work experience and is requested to be used after the completion of a degree program.
F-1 students are eligible for a total of 12 months of OPT per degree program. Those 12 months can be used while earning your degree (Pre-OPT), after earning your degree (Post-OPT), or a combination of both (Pre- and Post-OPT).
ISSC highly recommends that you attend an OPT Information Session prior to beginning the application process.
For more information about Post OPT please review our International Student Services Center site at the following link:
https://issc.asu.edu/f-1j-1-students/employment/off-campus-after