On-Campus Employment
F-1 Students
On campus employment is defined as employment which occurs on ESU campus. Positions include teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and student hourly employment (Sodexo Dining Services, Library, etc). Note: International Students are not eligible for Student Work Study positions.
Eligibility
F-1 students may engage in employment if:
Hours Allowed
F-1 students are eligible to work on campus a maximum of 20 hours per week during the Fall and Spring academic semesters. During breaks and official school vacation periods, F-1 students are eligible to work more than 20 hours per week on campus. A student who has a valid Form I-20 and intends to enroll for the next regular term may work on-campus.
Please note that on-campus employment is not permitted after completion of a degree or program unless the student has been issued a Form I-20 to begin a new academic program.
Process
Once an on campus job is obtained, the student (with a Form I-20 issued by ESU) should have the department administrative assistant complete an On-Campus Work Permit Request in OnBase. The student will then receive a notice to complete their passport and immigration information on the form and submit. An email will be sent to the student once the employment authorization form is completed and approved.
J-1 Students
On campus employment is defined as employment which occurs on ESU campus. Positions include teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and student hourly employment (Sodexo Dining Services, Library, etc). Note: International Students are not eligible for Student Work Study positions.
Eligibility
J-1 students may engage in employment if:
Hours Allowed
J-1 students are eligible to work on campus a maximum of 20 hours per week during the Fall and Spring academic semesters. During breaks and official school vacation periods, J-1 students are eligible to work more than 20 hours per week on campus. A student who has a valid DS-2019 and intends to enroll for the next regular term may work on-campus.
Please note that on-campus employment is not permitted after completion of a degree or program unless the student has been issued a DS-2019 to begin a new academic program or has been granted Academic Training.
Process
Once an on campus job is obtained, the student (with a DS-2019 issued by ESU) should have the department administrative assistant complete an On-Campus Work Permit Request in OnBase. The student will then receive a notice to complete their passport and immigration information on the form and submit. An email will be sent to the student once the employment authorization form is completed and approved.
Students with a DS-2019 issued by a program sponsor other than ESU (i.e. IIE, LASPAU, Department of State) need to contact their program sponsor for permission to work. An on-campus work permit may still be needed to complete an ESU student contract.
On campus employment is defined as employment which occurs on ESU campus. Positions include teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and student hourly employment (Sodexo Dining Services, Library, etc). Note: International Students are not eligible for Student Work Study positions.
Eligibility
F-1 students may engage in employment if:
- Student is in good academic standing
- Student continues to engage in a full course of study while school is in session
Hours Allowed
F-1 students are eligible to work on campus a maximum of 20 hours per week during the Fall and Spring academic semesters. During breaks and official school vacation periods, F-1 students are eligible to work more than 20 hours per week on campus. A student who has a valid Form I-20 and intends to enroll for the next regular term may work on-campus.
Please note that on-campus employment is not permitted after completion of a degree or program unless the student has been issued a Form I-20 to begin a new academic program.
Process
Once an on campus job is obtained, the student (with a Form I-20 issued by ESU) should have the department administrative assistant complete an On-Campus Work Permit Request in OnBase. The student will then receive a notice to complete their passport and immigration information on the form and submit. An email will be sent to the student once the employment authorization form is completed and approved.
J-1 Students
On campus employment is defined as employment which occurs on ESU campus. Positions include teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and student hourly employment (Sodexo Dining Services, Library, etc). Note: International Students are not eligible for Student Work Study positions.
Eligibility
J-1 students may engage in employment if:
- Student is in good academic standing
- Student continues to engage in a full course of study while school is in session
- The OIE advisor or designated program sponsor has approved the specific employment in advance and in writing.
Hours Allowed
J-1 students are eligible to work on campus a maximum of 20 hours per week during the Fall and Spring academic semesters. During breaks and official school vacation periods, J-1 students are eligible to work more than 20 hours per week on campus. A student who has a valid DS-2019 and intends to enroll for the next regular term may work on-campus.
Please note that on-campus employment is not permitted after completion of a degree or program unless the student has been issued a DS-2019 to begin a new academic program or has been granted Academic Training.
Process
Once an on campus job is obtained, the student (with a DS-2019 issued by ESU) should have the department administrative assistant complete an On-Campus Work Permit Request in OnBase. The student will then receive a notice to complete their passport and immigration information on the form and submit. An email will be sent to the student once the employment authorization form is completed and approved.
Students with a DS-2019 issued by a program sponsor other than ESU (i.e. IIE, LASPAU, Department of State) need to contact their program sponsor for permission to work. An on-campus work permit may still be needed to complete an ESU student contract.