Eligibility
F-1 international students are eligible to work on campus as early as their first term of study at the UO. They may work part-time basis up to 20 hours per week while school is in session, and up to 40 hours per week during vacation periods.On-campus employment must either be performed on the school premises (including on-location commercial firms which provide direct student services, such as the school bookstore), or off-campus locations which are educationally affiliated with the school. Off-campus locations require the prior, written authorization of an international student advisor.
Hours
On-campus employment for F-1 international students is limited to 20 hours a week (part-time) while school is in session and 40 hours a week (full-time) during school breaks or during the student’s annual vacation term. In general, students are permitted an annual vacation term after three consecutive terms of full-time study, and must intend to continue full-time study following the vacation term. Students who are uncertain about vacation term eligibility should contact ISSS to speak to an international student advisor.* Graduate Employees (GE) are restricted to the .49 FTE limit during summer term, unless they have approval from the Division of Graduate Studies.
Exception for Summer Term
If a student is enrolled (even in one class) summer term, they are limited to 25 hours/week on-campus employment. However if they are only in class for one of the shorter summer sessions, they can work full-time during the summer period that they are not taking class.
International Work-Study Award
To enhance your eligibility for on-campus jobs, apply for an international work-study award.
Visit the University Career Center website for a listing of on-campus jobs.
Social Security Number
International students will need to secure an on-campus job and submit a signed Social Security Verification form to ISSS in order to obtain a Social Security Number (SSN) at the local Social Security Administration (SSA) office. Students who already have a valid Social Security Number are not required to re-apply for a SSN. Students should work with their on-campus employer to complete other UO payroll
Post-Completion
F-1 students are permitted to work on-campus only while completing degree requirements. Once degree requirements have been completed, on-campus employment is not permitted. Students should consider applying for Optional Practical Training.
Need help finding an on-campus job?
Please visit the UO Career Center for guidance and resources. Speak to an International Student Advisor or participate in an employment workshop.
Questions?
F-1 students (or UO department hiring managers) with questions about international student on-campus employment eligibility can contact ISSS at intl@uoregon.edu or by calling 541-346-3206.