Purdue has temporarily paused CPT applications due to the new CPT memo
Just wanted to share an update for anyone at Purdue who may be planning to apply for CPT.
I spoke directly with my DSO about my upcoming CPT application. I was told that, for now, they cannot issue/approve my CPT authorization because of the new memo regarding CPT.
My understanding from the conversation is that this is temporary, not necessarily a permanent suspension or a final policy change. The university needs additional time to review the memo, understand its implications, and determine how CPT applications should be handled going forward.
So basically, my CPT is currently on hold while Purdue studies the new guidance.
Has anyone else at Purdue, or at another university, been told something similar by their DSO? I’m particularly interested in whether other schools have temporarily paused CPT applications while they review the memo.