Work | International Center

If you are an international student in F-1 or J-1 status, please remember that any off-campus employment for F-1 or J-1 students must be authorized!

Employment or Volunteering

The difference between an employee and a volunteer is more than whether you are getting paid. If you are interested in volunteering, you should read the information on the Employment and Volunteering page carefully so that you do not violate any laws and participate in unauthorized employment.

Employment Options

	F-1 Students	J-1 Students
On-Campus	On-Campus Employment for F-1/J-1 Students
Off-Campus	Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Optional Practical Training (OPT) Severe Economic Hardship Employment Employment with an International Organization	Academic Training (AT) Severe Economic Hardship Employment

If you are on Post-Completion OPT, you may check our Recent Graduates page for more options.