Employment for International Students

International students should not plan to meet their educational or personal living expenses through employment earnings. A limited number of on-campus jobs are available on a competitive basis. Salaries are set near the U.S. minimum hourly wage of $6.50 per hour. Students must interview for such positions in person after arrival. Government regulations and University Policy limit international student employment to 20 hours per week in an on-campus position.

Off-campus Employment Opportunities

All off-campus work requires the processing of work applications with the International Student Advisor and the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service. Students may never work off-campus without processing the legal work permission.

In accordance with immigration regulations, degree-seeking students are ineligible for off-campus employment for 9 months. (Exchange students must refer to their department and International Student Services regarding off-campus internship agreements with their home institution.)

Employment with various companies may be possible after 9 months of full-time study. Any such employment must be approved through the Career Development Center, and legal permission must be granted by the International Student Advisor.

Practical Training Work Experience:

The U.S. Government allows international students to apply for work experience in their academic field of study. This form of work permission is usually deferred until graduation. The application process is facilitated by the International Student Advisor and is limited to 12 months.