What happened?
A federal memo issued on August 24 raised concerns about how universities approve Curricular Practical Training (CPT), which allows international students to gain work experience connected to their studies. Officials emphasized that CPT must have an established curriculum.
How is The New School responding?
The New School temporarily suspended internship authorizations for international students whose internships are not required for graduation. In an August 28 announcement, the university acknowledged the significant impact on students and said it was exploring ways to comply with the new federal guidance while continuing to provide practical learning opportunities.
Why does it matter?
Internships are very important experience for students to gain experience before graduation, and stand out as a potential employee after graduation. The new scrutiny could make some applications slower or less certain, depending on the school.