Limitations on Employment

Students are limited to a total of 20 hours per week of assistantships and other wage appointments within the University. They are expected to refrain from additional employment outside the University when appointed full-time. In cases for which the student and the department mutually seek appointment in excess of the 20-hour weekly limit, the student must send a request via e-mail to the DGS that describes progress toward the degree, the proposed weekly level of effort, the rationale for the overload, and confirmation of whether the student holds an international visa. If the DGS supports the request, he or she will forward the e-mail to the Assistant Dean with an endorsement, confirming and enhancing as necessary the justification provided by the student. The DGS should copy the departmental HR representative on the e-mail to the Assistant Dean. The Assistant Dean will review and respond to the petition. International students on an F-1 visa cannot exceed 20 hours per week of paid effort during terms in which they are enrolled. This is U.S. immigration policy. Any questions about this policy should be directed to the International Studies Office.