On-Campus Employment
Eligibility to work on campus is contingent upon maintaining lawful F-1 status and is limited to a maximum of 20 hours per week across all employment positions when classes are in session. For more information please visit this Immigration and Customs Enforcement website regarding on-campus employment.
Important: If you are approaching your Admit Until Date (or program end date) and have not yet filed an Extension of Stay (EOS) Application, your ability to continue on-campus employment may be affected. If you file your EOS Application during your 30-day grace period rather than before your program end date, you must stop all on-campus employment immediately and may not resume work until your EOS Application is approved. See our Extension of Stay page for full details on the EOS process and its effect on employment.
Steps to Begin Employment
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1) Complete Immigration Check-In (New Students Only)
All new ETSU international students must first complete immigration check-in with the Office of International Enrollment and Services. The immigration check-in event takes place during New Student Orientation and cannot be completed prior to arrival on campus.
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2) Submit International Student Authorization Form
Prior to accepting an on-campus position, all international students are required to submit an International Employment Authorization Form .
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3) Find On-Campus Employment Position
International students are eligible to work in many different locations on-campus. Some of these options can be seen below:
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4) Apply for a Social Security Number
Students on F-1 visas must receive a social security number before being paid through an on-campus employer. Once a job offer is secured, please complete this form. The form must be signed by the student, on-campus supervisor, and the Office of International Enrollment and Services.
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5) Complete New Hire Paperwork
Prior to starting in your new position, you must complete your new hire paperwork in the Office of Human Resources, as well as in the Office of Business and Finance. This involves signing your employment contract, completing the I-9 process, and GLACIER requirements. These steps must be completed prior to beginning your employment.
*Sodexo employees should follow the steps provided by Sodexo.
Printable Employment Checklist
Important Information
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International Student Employment Policy
You can review the full International Student Employment Policy by clicking here.
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J-1 Students
Students on J-1 visas have limited opportunities for Academic Training. Please schedule an appointment with your ARO to learn more. You will be required to submit a Request for Academic Training Form found by clicking below.
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Employment Changes
You must notify the Office of International Enrollment and Services if your employment position changes on-campus. If, for example, you are working in the Center for Physical Activity (CPA) and later accept a graduate assistantship position, you must email International Enrollment and Services (international@etsu.edu).
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Graduate Assistantships
Graduate students with full graduate assistantships are not authorized to work in any other on-campus position. Full graduate assistantships require 20 hours per week of work.
Graduate students with half graduate assistantships may be eligible to work in another on-campus position. Half graudate assistantships are required to work 10 hours per week.
Students with a graduate assistantship will receive a monthly stipend, but this amount is rarely available immediately upon arrival. It is important to budget using your personal funds for the financial obligations due at the beginning of the term. This includes health insurance, service and activities, books, rent, etc.