F-1: Employment

On-Campus Employment

On campus employment is defined as employment which occurs on KU campus. Positions include teaching assistantships,research assistantships, somefellowships, and hourly employment (Food Services, Library, etc).

F-1 students are eligible to work on campus a maximum of 20 hours per week during the Fall and Spring academic semesters. During semester breaks, official school vacation days, and summer vacation, F-1 students are eligible to work full-time on campus. A student who has a valid I-20 and intends to enroll for next regular term may work on-campus incident to status.

Please note that on-campus employment is not permitted after completion of a degree program unless the student has been issued a Form I-20 to begin a new program.

Off-Campus Employment

F-1 students must be lawfully enrolled on a full time basis for one full academic year to be eligible for any of the following off- campus employment opportunities:

• Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
• Optional Practical Training (OPT)
• Employment based on Severe Economic Hardship
• Internship with an International Organization