Experiential Learning Programs

Put lessons into practice

Practical experience is essential to shaping your future success. That's why Trine University offers an experiential learning track tailored to international students, allowing you to integrate real-world work experiences into your academic journey.

Program overview

The experiential learning track is designed for F-1 international students enrolled in eligible programs at Trine. Participating students have the opportunity to engage in internship experiences that are authorized for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) as an integral part of your program study. This opportunity is only available to students pursuing a master's or doctorate degree. Students pursuing an undergraduate degree must wait a minimum of one full academic year before requesting CPT authorization.

Key features

• Early Participation: Students enrolled in the experiential learning track can start their internship experiences as early as their program start date, in accordance with 8 CFR 214.2(f)(10)(i).
• Automatic Enrollment: Once approved for CPT, students are automatically enrolled in the experiential learning track.
• Flexibility: Students may decide to join the experiential learning track at any point during their studies.
• Eligible Programs: Students must be enrolled in one of the following eligible programs to qualify for the experiential learning track: Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in business analytics, Master of Science in information studies, Master of Science in engineering management or Doctor of Information Technology.

Track requirements

• Graduate Internship Course: Students must be registered for, and pass, the graduate internship course each semester they are authorized for CPT.
• Education Agreement: Students must have a signed Education Agreement with their employer, which can be found in the CPT application.
• Academic Performance: A minimum average cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required to remain in good standing with the experiential learning track.

Additional resources

For more detailed information on how to apply for CPT and maintain F-1 status while on the experiential learning track, please visit the CPT information page.

All questions regarding eligibility should be directed to your assigned DSO. To find your assigned DSO, please go to the international student resource page.

Trine is committed to providing international students with opportunities to gain valuable hands-on experience, setting you on the path towards a successful and fulfilling career. Join the experiential learning track and take the first step towards realizing your professional aspirations.