F-1 students are eligible to work on-campus while attending classes. The work does not need to be related to your field of study. You must maintain legal F-1 status while engaging in on-campus employment.
Although there are some exceptions, on-campus typically means work performed on the school’s premises (university libraries, laboratories, stores and restaurants in a university-owned building) and paid by Shepherd University. Please consult with International Student Affairs prior to engaging in any employment that does not meet these basic guidelines.
Eligibility Criteria
- You must be maintaining valid F-1 status and enrolled in a full course of study during the academic year.
- You may work up to 20-hours per week on-campus during the academic year.
- You may work full-time on-campus during vacation periods and official school breaks (winter break, summer break); however, Shepherd limits student employment to no more than 25 hours per week. Those students starting their degree program or finishing their degree program in the summer term are only eligible for part-time employment on-campus.
- Once you have completed all requirements for your academic program, you are no longer eligible for on-campus employment.
Finding and Applying for On-Campus Jobs
- Visit the Human Resources site for more information on available on-campus student work positions. You may also inquire directly with the office or department where you are interested in working to find out if they have any positions available.
- Visit the Office of Career Services for information about the American workplace and assistance on how to successfully apply for work.
- F-1 students are not eligible for “Work Study.” If an on-campus position is advertised as “Work Study only,” only students who have been awarded federal Work Study funds may apply. This type of aid is typically only available to U.S. citizens or U.S. lawful permanent residents.
After the job offer
- Once you have received a job offer, you must go to Student Employment in Human Resources to complete required forms, receive a support letter to applying for a social security number, and get general information on taxes.