On-campus Full-Time Work

Dear Students,

The ISSO wanted to clarify information regarding the valid time ranges that currently enrolled F-1 students can lawfully engage in On-Campus Employment on a full-time basis (more than 20 hours per week).

What periods can you work full-time during your on-campus employment?

• F-1 students are strictly limited to part-time (20 hours or less per week) during the fall and spring semesters while school is in session.
• You may work full-time (more than 20 hours each week) when school is not in session, during the summer term (if summer enrollment is not required), and during other official school breaks.
• The definition of “in session” at UT Dallas is from the first day of classes to the degree conferral date of that term, as shown on the UT Dallas Academic Calendar.

• Official university break periods are also shown on the UT Dallas Academic Calendar for winter break, spring break, and fall break.
• Students who work full-time when school is not in session or during official school breaks must return to part-time at the start of the week that classes resume. A work week is defined as Sunday – Saturday.

What dates can currently enrolled F-1 students work full-time on campus over the coming winter break?

• For Fall 2024, international students may work full-time from January 3, 2025 (first day the university is open after Fall 24 Degree Conferral and winter holiday closure) through January 18, 2025 (the last Saturday before classes resume for Spring 2025 the following week)

What are the implications of exceeding a 20 hour work week when school is in session?

• Working more than a total of 20 hour per week on-campus during the fall and spring semesters is an F-1 status violation that will result in the termination of a student’s SEVIS record and F-1 status.

We hope this provided further clarification on the regulations of F-1 on-campus employment. If you have additional questions about on-campus employment, please contact the ISSO through the Ask an Advisor eForm in iComet. If you would prefer to speak with an advisor, you may schedule an appointment or join our live chat – https://isso.utdallas.edu/advising/.

Warm regards,

ISSO Advising Team

International Student Services