International Student Employment
In order to be eligible for on-campus employment, students must maintain F-1 student status.
Students are generally eligible to work a cumulative of 20 hours per week on-campus during the fall and spring semesters while classes are in session and full-time during holidays or school vacation periods, provided the student intends to enroll in at least 6 credit hours during the academic term following the vacation period. This 20-hour total includes hours spent working on an assistantship. It is strongly recommended that students meet with an international student advisor prior to beginning any employment to ensure compliance with immigration regulations.
- Working more than the number of hours allowed per Federal Regulations will be considered a violation of F-1 student status.
- On-campus employment is not permitted after completion of degree requirements unless the F-1 student has applied for and received employment authorizations.
- F-1 student employment questions should be directed to the Office of International Services.
- J-1 students must coordinate all work authorization through the Responsible Office of the sponsoring Exchange Visitor Program.
- For more information check with the International Student and Scholar Office at 256.824.6055 or isss@uah.edu.
- Hiring guidelines are provided by Career Services.
