F-1 students do not need the International Center's permission to accept employment on-campus.
J-1 students need a letter authorizing them for on-campus employment, and employment must be updated in SEVIS. You can work up to 20 hours per week on campus during the fall and winter semesters.
You can work more than 20 hours per week on campus during the summer semester and other designated breaks (winter and spring vacations).
A graduate assistantship is considered on-campus employment:
A .50 assistantship is equal to 20 hours of work per week, regardless of actual number of hours spent working.
A .25 assistantship is equal to 10 hours of work per week, regardless of actual number of hours spent working.
You are not eligible for "work study" employment.
For tips on finding a job and writing a resume, go to the MU Career Center.
You are not allowed to work off campus without special permission from the International Center or USCIS. Refer to our information about off-campus employment for F-1 and J-1 students for more details.
If you have questions about what qualifies as on-campus employment, please contact an international student adviser.
You can work up to 20 hours per week on campus during the fall and winter semesters.