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Optional Practical Training (OPT) is an off-campus employment authorization that allows F-1 students to gain work experience.
If you are interested in applying for OPT, please stop by Research Support and International Affairs, Dawes 104, to pick up an application.
In order to be eligible for OPT, the international student must: Have been a full-time student at Gallaudet for at least one academic year Currently be in F-1 status Be in good academic standing at the time of application Have made normal progress toward degree...
Mayumi Iwata, a native of Japan, completed her degree in Deaf Education and Elementary Education at Gallaudet in December 2012. After graduating, Iwata took advantage of a wonderful opportunity and obtained a position teaching fourth grade at the California School for the Deaf through Optional...