How can a student continue cpt placement if he or she has changed programs? nothing needs to be done, student can continue employment regardless of the program they are enrolled in. students must submit a new cpt application. update the cooperative agreement and the offer letter to be dated within the past six months (this will happen when submitting a cpt application). ensure a job description is included in offer letter to verify that the job opportunity relates to the new program of study. begin working once the cpt application has been submitted. begin working once the cpt application has been approved for the new program of study.