International Student On-Campus Employment and SURP

On-Campus Employment Rules

For a new student, F-1 regulations permit on-campus employment up to 30 days before you begin your program of study.
On-campus employment includes employment at any of The Claremont Colleges
Employment when school is in session is limited to 20 hours per week. Please note that exceeding this limitation is a serious violation of F-1 status. Full-time employment (21 hours or more) is permitted during breaks or summer vacation
Permission to work on campus ENDS as of the program end date on your I-20. If you complete a degree program and graduate from �鶹��ý, you are permitted to work ONLY if you have a valid Employment Authorization Document (EAD) work permit based on Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) from the federal government

An On-Campus Employment Fair sponsored by the Career Development Office is held at the beginning of each academic year
Additional jobs are posted on , a communications program sponsored by the Career Development Office (CDO)
The Financial Aid office may also be a source for find an on-campus job

You must have a Social Security Number (SSN) to get paid for work in the U.S. You can start work before you get the card if permitted by your employer. See International Students and the Social Security Card for steps to apply for the card.

Summer jobs classified as SURP are considered to be on-campus employment even if you are doing the work away from campus since your work is supervised by a �鶹��ý faculty member. If you opt for a summer project that is not supervised by a �鶹��ý faculty member, then set up an appointment with your international student advisor as this may require work authorization through CPT. F-1 students are eligible to apply for SURP funding.