International Students

International students are a vital part of the student employment experience at UTD and can be hired on-campus with a few additional considerations in some cases as it relates to enrollment and compensation.

International Students

At the University of Texas at Dallas, most international students are eligible for authorized on-campus employment. It’s important to note that off-campus work requires specific permission from the International Student Services Office (ISSO) and employment authorization from U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. All international students must maintain a full course of study and possess valid documentation to work on campus.

The Student Employment team collaborates closely with ISSO to ensure compliance with all relevant employment policies and visa restrictions. Proper work authorization is required for all employment.

F-1 Visa Holders

The following guidelines apply to student employees with an F-1 visa:

  • Students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters.
  • Full-time employment (21+ hours per week) is permitted during university-designated breaks with supervisor approval.
  • A valid I-20 issued by UTD is required for student employment.
  • Students cannot hold both an on-campus job and a Curricular Practical Training (CPT) internship simultaneously. Before starting a CPT internship, students must receive authorization and end their on-campus employment.
  • For more details on CPT, visit the ISSO CPT page.
  • Additional information is available on the ISSO F-1 Employment page.

J-1 Visa Holders

The following guidelines apply to student employees with a J-1 visa:

  • Students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters.
  • Full-time employment (21+ hours per week) is permitted during university-designated breaks with supervisor approval.
  • If your DS-2019 is issued by another agency, written authorization from the program sponsor is required for you to work at UTD.
  • Additional information is available on the ISSO J-1 Employment page.

Other VISA Categories

Various U.S. visa categories have different employment considerations. For comprehensive information, please refer to the ISSO Visa Guide.