Students may work "on campus" up to 20 hours per week when school is in session and full-time (more than 20 hours a week) during holiday and vacation periods. A student's combined hours of on- and off-campus employment must not exceed 20 hours per week during the academic quarter. It is very important that international students follow immigration regulations when engaging in employment.
- Important immigration updates for Departments (PDF version)
- Make sure your international students are aware of the nature of their Assistantships from your Department and know the difference between Fellowships and Assistantships
- Provide updates on funding at the beginning of each quarter
- Remind your international students about the 20 hour limit
F-1 Students
For F-1 students, no employment authorization is required for on-campus employment from either Bechtel International Center or USCIS.
J-1 Students
J-1 students must obtain employment authorization from their sponsor, in most cases Bechtel, before engaging in on-campus employment. J students must submit an online application in Axess at least 10 days before the employment start date.
