The University of Toledo

Employment

On Campus Employment

• How Do I Get a Job?
  • Job notices are available at the Rocket Jobs database or in the Career Services office. Ask classmates, professors, and friends if they know of any jobs available on campus. Also, go to any office on campus and ask if they are hiring students (dining services, residence halls, library, etc.).
  • On campus employment includes Main Campus, Scott Park, and Health Science campuses.
  • Jobs which are listed as "work study" are only available to U.S. citizens.
     
• What Do I Do After I Get a Job?
  • You will need to obtain a Verification of Employment letter from the office/department in which you're working.
  • Schedule an appointment with OISSS to complete an I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification form. (Form will be given to you at time of appointment).
    • Bring Verification of Employment letter, passport, I-20, and I-94 card to the OISSS appointment.
  • Apply for a Social Security Number.
     
•  Are There Rules to Working On Campus?
• International students cannot work more than 20 hours a week during the academic year. During breaks and summer, most international students can work more than 20 hours.
• You must be a full-time student to work on campus:
• Undergraduate Students: register for a minimum of 12 credits/semester; maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
• Graduate Students: register for a minimum of 9 credits/semester; maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0.

• If you go below the minimum course load, you must complete the Reduced Course Load form that specifies:

• the reason for less than full-time status

• the time frame that you will be less than full-time

• the date of expected completion of degree

• If you are less than full-time, you must complete the form before the beginning of the next semester that you will be less than full-time.

• Once you graduate you are no longer eligbile for on-campus employment. There are limited exceptions and these include:
• An approved Optional Practical Training card and employment in your field of study or;
• You have changed your degree level with OISSS and have recieved a new SEVIS I-20. An example is graduating from a bachelors degree and accepting an offer to pursue master's degree at The University of Toledo.

Cannot Find On Campus Employment but need a Social Security Number? 

• Stop in to the OISSS and ask for a letter explaining you are not required and are not eligible for a Social Security Number.  This letter can be used in place of a Social Security Number.

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Off Campus Employment

• Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
  
  
• Optional Practical Training (OPT)
  
  
• J-1 Academic Training
  
  
• J-2 Employment Authorization
  
  
• H1-B Employment at UT & General H1-B Information

Employment Opportunities at The University of Toledo

The University of Toledo is an E-Verify participant. For more information about E-Verify please visit USCIS.