STEM-Designated 程序s at the University of New Haven

美国niversity of New Haven is at the forefront of creating STEM (science, 技术, 工程, 和数学) designated 程序s that are designed to instill in our students the technical expertise that employers are looking for in their future hires.

美国.S. Department of Homeland 安全 created STEM-designated 程序s to help employers address the shortage of qualified workers in the fields of science, 技术, 工程, 和数学. STEM-designated 程序s are equipping students with the skill sets that are needed to fill the 3.5 million STEM jobs that experts estimate will be available by 2025.

除了, STEM-designated educational 程序s may enable international graduates to remain in the United States for an 额外的 24 months after graduation to receive training through work experience.

For more details about the OPT and STEM-扩展 process, see the 常见问题解答 at the bottom of this page.

STEM-Designated Undergraduate 程序s



STEM-Designated 研究生课程



Frequently Asked 问题 (常见问题解答s)


What is STEM-designated?

STEM is an acronym that stands for science, 技术, 工程, 和数学ematics. To earn the STEM designation from the U.S. Department of Homeland 安全 a 程序 must feature at least 50 percent of its coursework in the fields of science, 技术, 工程, 或数学.

什么是OPT?

OPT stands for optional practical training and is a form of work authorization that, upon successful completion of their degree, allows an international student to remain in the United States to work in a field related to their degree of study for up to 12 months.

How does STEM designation affect the OPT process?

International students who complete a STEM-designated degree may be eligible to apply for the STEM 扩展，这是一个 额外的 24 months of work authorization. If a student successfully applies and is approved for post-OPT and then the OPT STEM 扩展, they may be granted up to 36 months of practical training in total. Eligibility for the STEM 扩展 must meet government regulations.

What types of jobs qualify for STEM OPT 扩展?

对于标准, post-completion OPT, you need to be working at least 20 hours a week, which is considered full-time. The position can be paid or unpaid and must be related to your field of study.

For the STEM OPT 扩展, however, you must be a paid, full-time employee. There are different employer obligations while a student is on STEM OPT. 请 在这里看到的 for more information.

How do international students apply for OPT and the STEM OPT 扩展?

International students who are accepted to attend the University of New Haven will work with University Immigration Services (UIS) throughout their time at the University, including application for OPT. Current students and alumni can find out more about the OPT process here.