On-Campus Employment
On-campus employment is limited to 20 hours a week during fall and spring semesters and 40 hours a week during university vacations and summer vacation. If you’re interested in on-campus employment, follow these steps:
- Search for and apply for an on-campus job
- Obtain a job offer letter from the hiring supervisor and provide it to the ISS office
- Request a letter to the Social Security Administration
- Apply for a Social Security card at the local Social Security office
- Begin work after obtaining your Social Security card
Off-Campus Employment
In order for international students to work off campus, they must obtain the proper work authorization through ISS and/or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Off-campus work authorization options are:
- Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
- Optional Practical Training (OPT)
- Academic Training (J1 visa only)
For any employment-related questions, contact issimmigrationsvcs@apu.edu.