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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. Review 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.
  • 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.