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FAQ: Will you write me a letter for Practical Training?

Only Marquette University graduate students in MSCS program may use this form. All other inquiries will be ignored.

Many of our international students apply successfully for Optional Practical Training at graduation. Before you ask me for a letter, MSCS graduate students first talk to Campus Office of International Programs staff. Then, you fill out the form below.

Okay, if you are at this paragraph, you have talked to the Campus Office of International Programs staff and NOW you are ready to ask me to write a letter in support of your application. Please note: I will check with your academic advisor to make sure the Optional Practical Training request is appropriate. Assuming the request is appropriate, I'll be happy to write such a letter for graduate students in MSCS programs. However, I need some information in order to ensure that my letter addresses questions specified by the Immigration and Naturalization Service. In your request, please provide

Your name:
   

Salutation (as it should appear in my letter):
    Ms.       Mr.       Dr.  

Your program: (If you are not in MSCS, see the Director of your own program)
    MSCS         Other:

E-Mail:
   

Graduation date (past or expected)
    Month       Year  

Do you have an employment offer?
    Yes       Not yet  

If YES {

Employer:
   

Anticipated starting date:
   

Job title:
   

Job description - what will you be doing?
   

} else {

Job title(s) you are seeking:
   

Hope for starting date:
   

}

 

What classes have you completed (including this semester)
   

I will prepare an appropriate letter and send you e-mail when it is ready for you to pick up.

Dr. Francis Pastijn, francis.pastijn {at} marquette.edu