On-Campus Employment

All F‐1 students who are maintaining their F‐1 status are allowed to work on campus without special permission from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.  F‐1 students may work no more than 20 hours per week during the academic semesters and no more than 29 hours per week during the longer vacations.  Longer vacations are considered winter and summer vacations only.  Spring/fall break are not considered longer vacations.
 

Where can I find an on‐campus job?

F‐1 students who are looking for on‐campus employment can check the payroll website regarding student temporary service jobs.  Students may also seek employment with on-campus dining services.  Students interested in employment with dining services may submit  the Student Employee Interest Form found on the Dining Services website.

Graduate Assistantships are available to students admitted to or enrolled in a graduate program.  Criteria for the awarding of an assistantship may include, but are not limited to: grade-point average,  past experience or training, interest in the field of study, letters of recommendation, and/or personal interview. Additional information can found on the Graduate Studies site. 
 

Important Points

• F-1 and J-1 students must have an on-campus job or job offer in order to apply for a Social Security Number.   

• Working off campus without permission from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services or working more than a total of 20 hours during the academic semesters are considered very serious violations of F‐1 status.

• If a student is out of status, he or she is not eligible to work on or off campus.

• F‐1 ESL students are not allowed to work off campus.