On-campus employment: Work hours during summer break

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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 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 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.

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 form.

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.

Beginning 08/16/2026: 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

Access the ISSS On-Campus Employment Webpage for additional information regarding on-campus employment.

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