On-campus employment: Work hours during summer break
Work Hours When School is in Session:
International students in F-1 or J-1 status can work on-campus up to 20 hours per week while school is in session during the fall and spring semesters.
- This 20-hour limit applies to the combined total of all on-campus jobs.
- Students are responsible for tracking their hours to ensure compliance with this limit.
Work Hours During Summer Break:
International students in F-1 and J-1 status can work full-time (more than 20 hours a week) during the Summer Term. The official Student Employment Summer Term does not require an Exception Request Form to work 40 hours a week or 80 in a pay period. Please see the Student Employment Summer calendar as Student Employment dates may differ from the academic calendar.
Important Dates for Summer 2025:
- Through 05/10/2025: students in F-1 and J-1 status are limited to a maximum of 20 hours per week (combined total) for all on-campus employment.
- From 05/11/2025 to 08/16/2025: students in F-1 and J-1 status may work up to 40 hours per week during the official summer break.
- Beginning 08/17/2025: The 20-hour-per-week limit resumes, as the fall semester begins within the pay period starting on this date.
Work Hours During Fall, Winter & Spring Breaks:
International students in F-1 and J-1 Status can work on-campus full-time (more than 20 hours) during the official school fall, winter and spring breaks with approval from the university in certain situations.
Exception Request Conditions for Fall, Winter & Spring Breaks:
- If a student's employing department requests them to work more than 50 hours in a bi-weekly pay period during breaks for business or academic reasons, the student’s supervisor must complete the Exception Request for Student Employee Work Hours.
- Approval will not be granted based solely on the student’s desire to work additional hours.
- Please contact Student Employment for more information.
Additional Information:
For more details regarding on-campus employment and to access resources related to student employment, please visit this ISSS webpage.
Visit the ISSS On-Campus Employment Webpage for details regarding on-campus employment and to access additional resources.