International Student Services

Employment Opportunities for F-1 Students

Employment Opportunities for Your Program Status

The types of employment opportunities that an F-1 student may accept vary based on a number of key factors, such as previous employment (if any), job location (on- or off-campus) and current program standing — whether the student is still in pursuit of their degree or have graduated (pre- or post-completion/graduation).

Explore your options!

 

On-Campus Employment

Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) 

Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT)

24-Month STEM Extension for OPT

Economic Hardship Work

Social Security Number