Its been a while when i did my OPT. But i think you are thinking other way around. You have to apply OPT on time, but on the OPT form or the I-20( i am not sure, check with your Intl advisor) you have the option to indicate when you can start your opt that is upto 60 something days after your graduation.


That is you dont wait for 60 days after you graduate to apply for OPT, but apply earlier and set the option to start the OPT 60 days after you graduate.