Career Services

WHAT ARE THE RULES for INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS? 

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  through your iRocket Portal 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 the 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 eligible for on-campus employment. There are limited exceptions and these include:

• •  An approved Optional Practical Training card and employment in your field of study
  • You have changed your degree level with OISSS and have received a new SEVIS I-20
    • An example is graduating with a bachelor's degree and accepting an offer to pursue a master's degree at The University of Toledo.

According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), employment on-campus has to be for the school or for a company that contracts with the school to serve students directly.

For example, the University of Toledo contracts with Chartwells, a food service company. International students can work for the company at school facilities, but not for the same company at any off-campus locations.

• • An F-1 student cannot work for a company contracting with the school for something other than student services
  • An F-1 student cannot work for a company that does not contract with the school, even if the work location is physically located on school property.

For example, an F-1 student cannot work for a construction company, even if the job site is on the campus.

• • However, an F-1 student may work for a contractually affiliated company such as a school bookstore, because it provides services to students.

For verification and questions about immigration regulations and positions that are eligible for international hire, visit the Center for International Studies and Programs or Office of International Student and Scholar Services.

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• All on-campus jobs will be posted on Handshake
• Be sure to ask about application deadlines or any required meetings
• Visit on-campus departments to learn more about open positions and job requirements

On-boarding Procedure:

What Do I Do After I Get a Job?

1. You will need to obtain a Verification of Employment letter from the office/department in which you're working.
2. Schedule an appointment with CISP to complete your Verification of Employment Form and I-9 paperwork.
3. Bring Verification of Employment letter, passport, I-20, and I-94 card to the OISSS appointment.
4. Take all completed paperwork back to your hiring supervisor
5. Complete the additional online form on the New Hire Paperwork Webpage. 

How do I apply for a Social Security Number?

1. CISP will provide you with a written letter to take to the Social Security Administration.
2. Take the Social Security letter, Passport, Visa, I-20, I-94, and Verification of Employment form to the Social Security Administration office to apply for a Social Security Number.
3. At the time of application, the Social Security Administration will provide you with a receipt as proof you have applied for a social security number.

What do I do after I apply for my Social Security Number? 

1. You will take the receipt and the certified true copy of your I-9 form to the hiring department.
2. You will be hired on a temporary basis for 30 days until your social security number is processed. You must have your social security number to continue your on-campus student employment after 30 days.
3. Once you receive your SSN in the mail, bring the original document to the Career Services office for us to verify your social security number in the system. 
• Please note: You will get reminder emails to bring your SSN to the Career Services office. This is extremely important to complete so you do not get terminated from your position. 

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