Working On-Campus While Attending School
F-1 and J-1 students who are maintaining status may work part-time on campus while classes are in session. "Part-time" means not more than 20 hours per week. F-1 students do not need special authorization to work on-campus. J-1 students, on the other hand, need written authorization from the responsible officer of their exchange visitor program. Student assistantships are considered "on-campus employment" and therefore are also limited to 20 hours per week. During vacation periods and academic breaks, you may work full-time on campus if you are returning to classes the following term. In general, you may not work on-campus after completing your course of study. If you are continuing for another educational program, consult your international student adviser (F-1 students) or your J-1 student sponsor (J-1 students).