On-Campus Work Limits for International Student
International students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week on campus. Working more than that can create a violation of immigration status. Please direct students to consult with the Office of International Services (OIS) before performing any additional work.
Allowable With No Additional Permission
- 20 hours per week or less, on-campus hourly OR
- 50% FTE or less student academic appointment contract
(AI, RA, TA, GA - think contract hours, not actual hours) OR - Combination of on-campus jobs, totaling 20 hours per week
or less - Additional hours of on-campus work during university breaks
Not Allowable Please Consult With OIS Prior To Work
- Saying that a student with a 20 hour contract really only puts in
15 hours, and giving them additional hourly work - Any work that would put hours over 20 for any given week (not
even 1 hour) - 20 hours on contract plus 10 hours hourly, even if it is from
another department - Ad hoc, one-time only work, in addition to contracted or
hourly work above 20 hours in any week
All Off-Campus Works Requires Special Permission
Learn more at OIS's Website
Email OIS at or call 812-855-9086