For F-1 Students Only

Authorization & Restrictions

F-1 students may engage in on-campus employment as long as it is limited to part-time (20 hours or less per week) during main semesters when school is in session or full-time (more than 20 hours a week) during the summer and official school breaks when school is not in session. At Texas State  summer on-campus employment is limited to 25 hours/week when taking classes. If not taking classes, there is no limit.

Work is limited to employers who are located on campus and provide direct services to students. If you are concurrently enrolled at another campus, you may only work at the campus named on your I-20.

Employment may be in any field and is not restricted to your academic major.

WARNING: Although no specific immigration related authorization for on-campus employment is required, you must remember that on-campus employment is contingent on maintaining your full-time student status. For example, if you drop below full-time hours without authorization from our office, your permission to work on-campus is immediately canceled. If you continue to work you are violating U.S. law and will become "unlawfully present" in the U.S. If you have any questions about this program, please make an appointment to see an International Student Advisor.

Suggested Steps

• Check Career Services Website.
• Create a user account and upload your resume.
• Periodically, Check Career Services for job opennings.
• If you found a job openning, apply online and fulfill the requirements.
• Also keep an eye on the biannual job fairs.