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International students are eligible to work part-time on campus when jobs are available. Many international students work part-time on campus. Employment information can be accessed via the student employment web site. This web site contains information on current open positions and UMD's Freshman Job Fair. Refer to the student employment website. International students cannot work off campus without special permission from the U.S. government. International students are not eligible for work-study, a U.S. government financial aid program. International students can apply for miscellaneous employment (non work-study) jobs on campus. Students can work a maximum of 20 hours a week when school is in session. Full-time employment is allowed during breaks and summer. A social security number is required for anyone working in the United States, including students who work on campus. To apply for a Social Security number, first contact Karin Robbins, International Student Adviser, 237 Kirby Student Center for a form you will need from the school. You will also be required to bring your passport, I-94, I-20, and your job offer letter. The Social Security Administration office is located at 130 West Superior Street, Suite 400, in downtown Duluth. The office is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Practical Training / Off-Campus Work Permission: Optional Practical Training (OPT) is employment authorization granted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. OPT enables a student to gain work experience in his or her field of study. It may be used during or after completion of a program. Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is defined by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services as employment that is an integral or important part of a student's curriculum. It may include internships/practicum (required or not required) or a co-op program. Employment not required by the degree program or arranged through an approved co-op agreement must earn academic credit. The employment must be related to the student' major field. To find out more, go to international students website. |
