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title: "Forms and Documents"
url: "/student-life/isss/forms-documents"
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date: 2026-07-23
updated: 2026-07-23
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# Forms and Documents

# Forms and Documents

To access the forms and documents below, you will need to enter your Manhattan University credentials when prompted.

## Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Internships

If an internship is required or considered an integral part of an academic program, eligible students must receive Curricular Practical Training authorization before participating in the internship.

- [Application for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) ](https://static.manhattan.edu/mc_community/international-stu/CPT_Forms/Application_Form_for_CPT.pdf)
- [Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Documentation and Instructions ](https://static.manhattan.edu/mc_community/international-stu/CPT_Forms/CPT_Instructions.pdf)
- [Employer’s Agreement for Providing Curricular Practical Training ](https://static.manhattan.edu/mc_community/international-stu/CPT_Forms/Employers_Agreement_for_CPT.pdf)

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## OISSS Guides and Academic Forms

- [Request for Reduced Course Load ](https://static.manhattan.edu/mc_community/international-stu/Maintain_Your_F-1_Status/Reduced_Course_Load_Form.pdf)
- [Request for Withdrawal or Leave of Absence ](https://static.manhattan.edu/mc_community/international-stu/Maintain_Your_F-1_Status/Withdrawal_or_Leave_of_Absence_Form.pdf)
- [Guide to Maintaining Visa Status for F-1 Students ](https://static.manhattan.edu/mc_community/international-stu/Maintain_Your_F-1_Status/F-1_Students_ISSS_Guide.pdf)
- [Guide to Maintaining Visa Status for J-1 Students ](https://static.manhattan.edu/mc_community/international-stu/Maintain_Your_F-1_Status/J-1_Students_ISSS_Guide.pdf)

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## Optional Practical Training (OPT)

Students are encouraged to consider post-completion Optional Practical Training after completing their academic programs.

- [Optional Practical Training (OPT) Documentation and Instructions ](https://static.manhattan.edu/mc_community/international-stu/OPT_Forms/OPT_Instructions.pdf)
- [Important OPT Notice and Useful Tips for Form I-765 ](https://manhattan0.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/International-Students/IQDoqX9xjntcQ7NJZ6iRIalPASkZPpnYHGDRM42Y_nGUPvw?e=atPu08)
- [Recommendation Form for Post-Completion Optional Practical Training ](https://manhattan0.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/International-Students/IQCYpExJsqfGSIqGcVSLBikJAfwlXUSa7TCdOR3UOyFbYvk?e=uViUbW)

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## STEM OPT Extension

Beginning up to 90 days before the end of post-completion OPT, eligible F-1 students may apply for a 24-month extension of full-time practical training.

- [STEM OPT Application Process and Tips for Form I-765 ](https://manhattan0.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/International-Students/IQCuD0VFbsSISIj8wE83xuVGAWCzGmEguDp1XbVLA1KX_fY?e=cZjqGt)
- [STEM OPT Application Form for 2026 ](https://manhattan0-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/yfernandez01_manhattan_edu/IQA6wSU7f2kBTqdc-fLON5FJAYYbS22pqhsBw3A7tS4HEOk?e=WtlVUl)
- [Form I-983: Training Plan for STEM OPT Students ](https://manhattan0.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/International-Students/IQD70JWnX3LuTZhm8ifQrD0bATjy_-QryU1OUvgbmSdCL70?e=hKQV90)
- [STEM OPT Self-Evaluation Form After Approval ](https://manhattan0.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/International-Students/IQAeOD87WoXVTI57YcQVMIZpAUqtqzwgmyZEW4d7fK5PzGY?e=YhU554)