On-Campus Student Employment

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If you are an international student with an F-1 non-immigrant student visa, you are permitted to work in the United States under certain conditions.  An option is On-Campus Student Employment: Students can work up to 20 hours per week on-campus while in school, and up to 28 hours per week when classes are not in session (winter/spring breaks) and during the summer.

Steps to find On-Campus Student Employment:

• To look for on-campus jobs, log into Handshake.
  • Build your profile, including professional and volunteer experiences
  • When searching for jobs on Handshake, select the On-Campus and part-time filters
  • International students are not eligible for Federal Work Study positions
  • Read the description of the position and required qualifications before applying to make sure you are eligible
  • Undergraduate students can apply to hourly paid positions
  • Graduate students who do not have a Graduate Assistantship offer from their departments can apply to both hourly paid positions and Graduate Assistantships
  • Graduate students who already have a Graduate Assistantship may apply for hourly paid positions during summer, if not covered by assistantship.

Students may also:

• Meet with a Career Exploration and Development career advisor for assistance.
• Visit department web sites for information on positions and/or online applications. Some examples include: Recreation and Wellness Services, University Libraries, University Housing and University Culinary Services.
• Network with fellow students who are employed on campus.
• Speak with academic advisors and faculty/staff who are familiar with university services and departments that employ students.

I received an offer to work on campus. Now what?

Since immigration regulations are subject to change, consult with an advisor in the Office of Global Education - International Student & Scholar Services prior to accepting any form of employment to avoid violating the terms of your immigration status.

See additional information for working on campus.

Ways a Career Advisor can help you:

• Learn how to navigate Handshake to find positions on campus
• Write an U.S.-style resume and cover letter, as the formats are vastly different from international formats
• Practice interviewing in-person or online with Interview Stream