Optional Practical Training (often referred to as "OPT") is a special work authorization
that allows F-1 students to work temporarily in a job related to their major field
of study. TTU offers post-completion OPT only, so a student may not begin employment
until after commencement.
STEM OPT is an extension of the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program in the US.
It allows F-1 students who have earned degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering,
or Mathematics (STEM) fields to extend their work authorization for an additional
24 months beyond the initial 12-month OPT period. This extension is designed to provide
students with more time to gain practical experience in their field of study.
