| This is the list of Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) codes designated by ICE as science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) degrees for the purpose of approving a 17-month STEM extension of optional practical training (OPT) under the provisions of 8 CFR 214.2(f)(10)(ii)(C).
The list below is NOT the complete list. This list includes only the STEM majors for which Cal State Fullerton offers degree programs.
The list below shows the CSUF major description, the corresponding CIP codes, and the SEVIS Major (CIP description). All SEVIS Form I-20s that were issued before April 8, 2008 show only the SEVIS major description. Any I-20 issued after April 8, 2008, will show both the SEVIS major description and the CIP codes. F1 students do not need to have their I-20 forms replaced at this time, unless they are applying for replacement (lost or stolen), extensions, change of majors, or work authorizations.
Note: CIP Codes ending in 99 are excluded from this list, according to the supplementary information preceding the interim final rule. DHS described codes ending in 99 as "catch-all" categories usually designated by "Other" in the CIP lists. Degrees associated with CIP codes ending in 99 would not be eligible for the 17-month extension according to that DHS statement.
*As of May 15, 2008
CSUF Major Description
(not printed on I-20)* |
CIP Codes* |
SEVIS Major/Minor (printed on I-20)* |
| Biochemistry |
26.0202 |
Biochemistry |
| Biological Science |
26.0101 |
Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
| Biology |
26.0101 |
Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
| Biology/Medical Technology |
15.0401 |
Biomedical Technology/Technician |
| Chemistry |
40.0501 |
Chemistry, General |
| Chemistry/Analytical |
40.0502 |
Analytical Chemistry |
| Chemistry/Biochemistry |
26.0202 |
Biochemistry |
| Chemistry/Geochemistry |
40.0602 |
Geochemistry |
| Chemistry/Inorganic |
40.0503 |
Inorganic Chemistry |
| Chemistry/Organic |
40.0504 |
Organic Chemistry |
| Chemistry/Physical |
40.0506 |
Physical and Theoretical Chemistry |
| Civil Engineering |
14.0801 |
Civil Engineering, General |
| Civil Engineering (Environmental) |
14.1401 |
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering |
| Computer Engineering |
14.0901 |
Computer Engineering, General |
| Computer Science |
11.0701 |
Computer Science |
| Electrical Engineering |
14.1001 |
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering |
| Electrical Engr/Systems |
14.1001 |
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering |
| Engineering |
14.0101 |
Engineering, General |
| Engineering/Engr Science |
14.1301 |
Engineering Science |
| Geology |
40.0601 |
Geology/Earth Science, General |
| Information Technology |
11.0103 |
Information Technology |
| Marine Biology |
26.1302 |
Biological Science/Marine Biology |
| Mathematics |
27.0101 |
Mathematics, General |
| Mathematics/Applied |
27.0301 |
Applied Mathematics |
| Mathematics/Probability/Stat |
27.0502 |
Mathematical Statistics and Probability (NEW) |
| Mathematics/Pure Mathematics |
27.0101 |
Mathematics, General |
| Mechanical Engineering |
14.1901 |
Mechanical Engineering |
| Molecular Biology |
26.0204 |
Biological Science/Molecular Biology and Biotechnology |
| Physics |
40.0801 |
Physics, General |
| Software Engineering |
14.0903 |
Computer Software Engineering (NEW) |
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