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On-Campus Employment

On-Campus employment authorization varies for F-1 and J-1 visa students.

Work up to 20 hours per week during the quarter and more than 20 hours per week during school breaks.

Social Security

F-1 Employment Options

F-1 visa regulations allow students to work on campus starting with their first quarter. Off-campus employment is limited to Curricular Practical Training, Optional Practical Training, or Economic Hardship employment authorization. Students must be in good academic standing to qualify for any employment. A U.S. Social Security Card is required for paid employment.

 

  • No documentation is required from the International Center
  • The location of employment must be on the premises of the school.
  • On-campus jobs are posted in Mustang Jobs on your My Cal Poly Portal
  • Students can also ask their academic department office for available jobs
  • International students do not qualify for jobs listed as "Work Study"
  • Must be paid by either Cal Poly State, Cal Poly Corporation or Associated Students Inc. (ASI) to be considered on-campus employment

J-1 Employment Options

J-1 visa regulations require students to receive work authorization from the International Center before beginning on-campus or Academic Training employment. A U.S. Social Security Card is required for paid employment.

J-1 exchange students working on campus must complete the J-1 Work Form prior to beginning work. This form is found on your International Student Hub.

  • On-campus jobs are posted in Mustang Jobs on your My Cal Poly Portal
  • Complete the SSN Letter Request Form if you do not have a U.S. Social Security card from past employment in the U.S.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Maintain good academic standing
  • Employment can be no more than 20 hours per week, except during official school breaks
  • Employment must be authorized by the International Center prior to the start date
  • Enrolled full-time during fall, winter and/or spring quarters while employed on-campus

Note: Students in the J-1 Student Intern category are not eligible to work on campus outside of their internship assignment.