On-campus Employment
Students in valid J-1 student status are eligible for on-campus employment with written permission from ISS. On-campus employment does not need to be related to the academic objective.
All employment must be authorized by ISS before the start date for on-campus or off-campus employment. Employment authorization for students in their first semester will only be granted after Check-in and validation are complete. Working without authorization is a violation of legal status.
J-1 On-Campus Employment request in Terra Dotta
Looking for an on-campus job? Search the Student Job Center, Just ISSued, GradConnections Weekly, and department websites for postings!
20 hours per week, all positions combined
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- Spring semester restriction begins January 21, 2025
- Fall semester restrictions begin on September 3, 2025
- Spring semester restriction begins January 21, 2025
Employment for J-1 Students: Academic Training
Students in valid J-1 student status are also eligible for off-campus employment authorization called Academic Training. Academic Training provides J-1 students with practical experience that compliments their program of study and must be directly related to the J-1 student’s field of study, or major. Academic Training can take place on or off campus.
Academic Training is available to students either during their program (Pre-Completion) or after completion of their program (Post-Completion). A student’s academic training can only be as long as their program of study, and not longer than 18 months.
Academic Training information and requirements
Pre-Completion Academic Training application – J-1 students requesting work authorization during their program for employment training or practical experience
Post-Completion Academic Training application – J-1 students requesting work authorization after their program for employment training or practical experience
J-1 Clinical Restrictions
J-1 Students cannot participate in any clinical care positions or any other position that involves patient contact. Any position that would require a student intern to provide therapy, medication or other clinical or medical treatment is prohibited, including veterinary medicine.
Find more detailed information on the J-1 Academic Training Page.
J-2 Employment
J-2 dependents may apply for employment authorization through U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) after arriving in the United States. The J-2 cannot apply for work permission until they are in the U.S. Visit this page for application procedures and fees.