University of North Texas 
- International Students
- J-1 Scholars
- Intensive English
- Programs
- Scholarships/Funding
- Fulbright
- Faculty/Staff Resources
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- Faculty/Staff Resources
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- Fulbright Faculty Workshops
- Study Abroad Faculty Workshops
- Global Partnerships & Agreements
- Global Funding for Faculty
- Faculty/Staff Visa Services
- Host a J-1 Exchange Visitor
- Visa Types
- Award for Distinguished Contributions to International Education
- Early Career Award for Distinguished Contributions to International Education
- Study Abroad
F1 International Student Employment
- F1 Student Employment
- Employment Resources
- Employment Scams
- U.S. Tax Responsibilities
- Social Security Number SSN
- Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN)
- Curricular Practical Training
- Optional Practical Training
- 24 Month Stem Extension
- OPT & CPT Workshops
- OPT Photo Schedule
F1 international students are authorized to work on-campus up to 20 hours per week when enrolled in coursework.
You cannot work off-campus without authorization.
Student Responsibilities
Student must hold valid F-1 status.
Student must enroll full-time at UNT in the fall and spring terms.
- 12 credits for undergraduates
- 9 credits for graduate students
- 3 credits for dissertators
Student must apply for a Social Security Number.
Employment Guidelines
Employment must be on-campus. This includes work in:
- The UNT Student Union
- Dining services
- UNT libraries
- Pohl Recreational Center
- Academic and Administrative departments
- All other UNT units, departments or programs where UNT is the employer.
During the fall and spring terms, student may work up to 20 hours per week.
- There is no exception to the 20 hour-per-week rule, even if the employment is a teaching or research assistantship.
- During scheduled vacation periods (summer, semester break,) student may work up to 40 hours/week if not enrolled in classes.
Student must maintain full-time status before the vacation and must intend to register for the following semester to work on campus full-time during summer break when not enrolled.
- You may not not work full-time during summer break if enrolled in classes.
Employment Authorization
You do not need authorization to work on-campus.
No special permission from International Student and Scholar Services is required to work on-campus.
No special permission from immigration is required to work on-campus.
You must provide your employer documents to establish identification and employment eligibility (I-9 verification.)
DO NOT work off campus without permission.
Search for On-Campus Jobs
UNT students may apply for on-campus hourly positions on Handshake. Be sure to set up a profile to apply to available opportunities. Please note: International students are not eligible for FAFSA work-study programs.
TA/RA/GA positions are generally NOT listed on Handshake. If you are a graduate student interested in one of these positions, please inquire about position availability in your department.