STEM OPT Extension
STEM refers to majors in Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. It allows a student who majored in one of those areas to obtain a STEM OPT extension of an additional 24 months, bringing the total OPT time to 36 months. Minors do not count for STEM. Students with a previous STEM degree may be eligible for the STEM extension.
For more information about the STEM application process, including the designated degree program list and an informational presentation, please click here.
For more information from the US government about the STEM extension, including tutorials, please click here.
For more information about the STEM application process, including the designated degree program list and an informational presentation, please click here.
For more information from the US government about the STEM extension, including tutorials, please click here.