This article was updated on March 27, 2026.
As the semester comes to an end, international students should review these important details to ensure compliance with university and visa requirements.
According to a recent e-mail from Tim Burge to Crete international students, Director of International Programs, Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorization is required for students who plan to work or take part in internships during the summer of 2026. The end of April is the deadline for meeting with Burge and completing this paperwork. To be eligible, Burge noted that students must have been “studying in continuous status for at least one academic year in their current degree program”
Regarding documentation, Burge reminded students in his e-mail that they should “carry a physical or digital copy of their I-20 at all times.” The University affirms that a readable photo saved on a mobile device or a clear digital scan is suitable for everyday use.
As for summer travel and logistics, students who want to go abroad after the term need to obtain a travel signature. Burge mentioned that he “will email at the beginning of May with a reminder about travel signatures” and provide more detailed instructions. Additionally, Doane will offer an airport shuttle service for Crete international students in need of transportation during finals week and the weekend after. “We will email with more details once we have them,” Burge said in the e-mail regarding the final shuttle schedule and sign-up procedure.
Important dates to keep in mind: April 30 is the deadline for CPT authorization meetings, travel signature procedures will be released in early May, and airport shuttle services begin during finals week.
