There are restrictions on legal employment opportunities for international students in the US on F-1 student visas.  Students on F-1 visas are generally allowed to work at internships during the summer and their second year in our program. The evening classes in our program facilitate the scheduling of internships during the day. International students are also able to travel in the United States or back to their home country during the summer and winter breaks.   International students with an F-1 visa can apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT).  Graduates of our STEM-designated M.S. degree program are eligible for a 2-year extension to the usual 1-year OPT eligibility – for a total of 3 years of OPT after graduation.  We cannot guarantee an OPT placement for every graduate, but we do have well-established relationships with many Washington, D.C. area employers, and we will help students interested in seeking internships. You can see some examples of the work that previous graduates have found on our Alumni Profiles page.