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 work hours 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 anÌýException Request Form to workÌý40 hours a week or 80 in a pay period. Review the Student EmploymentÌýsummer calendar as student employment dates may differ from the academic calendar.
Important Dates for Summer 2026
- Through 05/02/2026: 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.Ìý
- From 05/03/2026 to 05/09/2026: students can work up to 25 hours a week without an exception request, but if they want to work more than 25 hours a week, they must complete the Exception Request for Student Employee Work Hours f´Ç°ù³¾.Ìý
- From 05/10/2026 to 08/15/2026: students in F-1 and J-1 status may work up to 40 hours per week during the official summer break.Ìý
- Beginning 08/16/2026: The 20-hour-per-week limit resumes, as the fall semester begins within the pay period starting on this date.Ìý
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 breaksÌýwith 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 theÌýException Request for Student Employee Work Hours.
- Approval will not be granted based solely on the student’s desire to work additional hours.
- ContactÌýStudent Employment for more information.
Additional Information
Access theÌýISSS On-Campus Employment Webpage for additional information regarding on-campus employment.