GS-OA 04/2006 ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY School of Graduate Studies Normal, Alabama 35762 Post Office Box 998 Telephone: (256) 372-5266 CLEARANCE FOR OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING I, last name first name student number , an international graduate student in the Department of department seeking degree degree, have completed all graduation requirments except for the courses registered this semester. My current GPA is GPA . I have passed my Comprehensive Examination Thesis Defense (choose one). I have submitted my final program of study. I have cleared all my financial obligations to the University (attached is a copy of my receipt showing the same). Signature Date Graduate Office Use Only Planned Degree Program on file: Yes No Application for Graduation on file: Yes No Passed Comprehensive Exam/Thesis Defense: Yes No Financial Account is Clear: Yes No Dean, School of Graduate Studies Date