STUDENTS COMPLETING ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR THEIR DEGREE PROGRAM IN MAY, EVEN THOSE GRADUATING IN AUGUST, OR GRADUATING IN ABSENTIA, OR TAKING ADDITIONAL SUMMER COURSES NOT REQUIRED BY THE DEGREE PROGRAM, MUST APPLY FOR OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING THIS WEEK (BEFORE THE END OF THE CURRENT SEMESTER). THE INTERNATIONAL OFFICE WILL ACCEPT COMPLETED APPLICATIONS FOR OPT ONLY THROUGH 5 PM THURSDAY MAY 8, SINCE TIME IS NEEDED TO ENTER THE INFORMATION AND CREATE A NEW I-20 IN THE NEW SEVIS SYSTEM.