Employment

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F1 student visa regulations stipulate that international students should be engaging in study toward a degree as their primary focus while in the U.S. It is possible, however, to request authorization for certain types of work while you are on an F1 visa.

International students can request authorization for the following types of work: (1) On-campus employment for up to 20 hours/week at any point in their degree program, (2) Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for pre-graduation internships, clinicals, or student teaching, and (3) Optional Practical Training (OPT) for post-graduation work. Use the buttons below to learn more about each type of work authorization.

Note: Work without authorization is a violation of your F1 student status and may lead to termination of your I-20. Please do not work without authorization.

On-Campus Employment

Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

International Student Spotlight

Doreen Muthee,
from Kenya
Major: Business Administration
Language: Swahili
Favorite Food from Home: Nyama Choma (Kenyan Barbeque)

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?
"President ISO (2021-2022), SHSU Raven Scholar ‘21 and being the Keynote speaker at the International Student Dinner ’21."

Aakanksha,
from India
Major: Computing and Information Science
Language: Hindi
Favorite Food from Home: Roti and Paneer Butter Masala

Why did you choose SHSU?
"SHSU provides a wonderful mixture of theoretical exposure and practical nuances of study (knowledge) for graduate student that makes it a great place to study. In addition to that, excellent faculties will help me enhance my learning and exposure to the latest trends."

Isaac Ogbogo,
from Nigeria
Major: Chemistry
Language: Igede
Favorite Food from Home: Pounded Yam with Eguisi Soup

What advice do you have for new international students?
"SHSU is another home from home. Everyone that I met on campus when I first arrived was just willing to put me through one thing or the other. Therefore, I encourage every international student not to be afraid of feeling lonely or helpless in SHSU. They can be rest assured that they are in the best environment away from home."

Oluwole Akintoye,
from Nigeria
Major: Computer and Information Science
Language: Yoruba
Favorite Food from Home: Amala with Ewedu soup

What do you enjoy most about SHSU?
"SHSU creates an environment that respects and values individual differences along varying dimensions... These in effect encourage people of different backgrounds to peacefully co-exist and succeed."