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Part-time Employment

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. For Food Service employment listings, click here.

International students are not eligible for work-study jobs, a U.S. government financial aid program. International students can only apply for 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. International students cannot work off campus without special permission from the U.S. government.

Social Security Number
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. When applying for your social security card, you will be required to bring your passport, I-94, I-20, and your job offer letter. The Social Security Administration office located at 130 West Superior Street, Suite 400 in downtown Duluth is open Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 4 pm.

Practical Training / Off-Campus Work Permission

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is temporary employment authorization that gives F-1 students an opportunity to apply knowledge gained in the classroom to a practical work experience off campus. Authorization for optional practical training is granted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) and can take up to 120 days to obtain.

OPT Eligibility

must be in full time student status for at least one full academic year preceding the submission of your OPT application
be maintaining valid F-1 status at the time of the application, and
intend to work in a position directly related to your major field of study.

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is an employment option available to F-1 students that may be an internship, cooperative education job, a practicum, or any other work experience that is either required for your degree (as defined in the course catalog) or for which academic credit is awarded.

CPT Eligibility

must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis for one full academic year
your employment must be an integral part of your degree program
your job offer must be related to your major or field of study

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