On-Campus Employment

Overview

F-1 Student Employment

F-1 students are eligible to work on campus at the campus listed on their I-20. During the Fall and Spring semesters, you may work part-time (20 hours per week or less). During the Summer semester and authorized breaks, you may be eligible to work more hours. On-campus employment must stop when you have completed your area of study program.

• What is Considered On-Campus?  
• Guidelines for Seeking Employment  
• Eligibility  

J-1 Student Employment

J-1 students may work on-campus with prior written approval from their program sponsor (the institution that issued their DS-2019). All on-campus work, including assistantships, is limited to a combined total of 20 hours per week during the Fall and Spring Semesters. See On-Campus Employment for details.

• Request J-1 On-Campus Employment  
• J-2 Dependent Employment  

Other Visa Types Employment

Employment options for other visa types that are not F/J are very limited and differ by each visa type. If you have questions about your employment options, please see the link below.

• Visa Information