Work Study and Departmental Employment job locations are limited to on campus departments. However, Federal Work Study funds may also be earned at off campus agencies though the Community Service Learning program. International students in possession of a F1 or J1 VISA are permitted to work on campus but must abide by certain INS employment requirements. There are no exceptions to this rule. With proper documentation from an academic advisor, an exception may be made for students in their last semester of study.
Exceptions are for one semester only.
International students that are not abiding by the INS Employment Requirements are in violation of their student status. The INS may then deport the student and fine the university for each infraction. Refer to International Student Employment Issues for additional information. Departments should be sensitive to each student's academic progress and be willing to adjust the work schedule if necessary. Departments are encouraged to have student employees visit with individual academic advisors to assure that the student's academic process is not hampered by working extensive hours.