On-Campus Job Information
Most on-campus jobs are based on federal work-study funding. Unfortunately, international students are not eligible for work study funded jobs. Below is a list of on-campus departments that sometimes offer non-work study funded positions for which international students can apply.
Regarding Social Security & On-Campus Jobs for International Students
You do not need to have a Social Security Number to apply for an on-campus job. You will need to have a Social Security Number before starting the job. It only takes two weeks to obtain a Social Security card. Our office is willing to explain this to any UML hiring department that may be reluctant to offer you a job for lack of a Social Security card. If you encounter this problem, please ask them to contact either Maria Conley (maria_conley@uml.edu) or Monica Rodriguez (monica_rodriguez@uml.edu) or have them call us at 978-934-2383. Always get their name and telephone # and we will be happy to call them to explain the process and to make them feel comfortable in offering you a job.
Please remember that you do NOT need a Social Security # to open a bank account or to do any business in the U.S. Your passport and a brief explanation of your status will suffice. If you ever need our office to write a letter or call anyone to explain your status, we’re happy to do so.
How Many Hours Per week Can an International Student Work On-Campus: International Students must maintain full-time status at all times and follow all legal requirements of their F-1 or J-1 student status. F-1 and J-1 students are permitted to work on-campus for up to 20 hours per week. This is 20 hours per week in total of all combined on-campus jobs. It is not 20 hours per job. During the recognized UML vacation periods, international students in F-1 or J-1 status are permitted to work on-campus on a full-time basis as long as they’re complying with all other F-1 & J-1 status requirements. For questions on your status, contact isso@uml.edu or call us at 978-934-2383.
All Off-Campus Work Authorization for F-1 or J-1 students must have the PRIOR approval of the International Students & Scholars Office and the issuance of a new Form I-20 or Form DS-2019.
Suggested On-campus Departments
Any employer other than those listed below is unacceptable as on-campus employment for international students. When in doubt, ALWAYS check with the International Students & Scholars Office first.
Your Academic Department – check with your academic department first about job possibilities such as teaching assistantships, research assistantships, graduate assistantships or any other type of job within their department
978-934-5396 Fox Hall, 2nd Floor |
978-934-2348 100 Pawtucket Street, Lowell | |
978-934-2936 North Southwick Hall, 308, Lowell |
South O'Leary Library, 3rd Floor, Lowell |
Costello Gym 978-934-4574 | |
(978) 934-5760 300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Lowell |
978-934-2800 University Crossing, Building 2, Lowell | |
Lydon, North 978-934-3205 84 University Avenue, Lowell |
O’Leary, South 978-934-4550 61 Wilder, Lowell |
978-934-2623 Falmouth Hall, Lowell |
South 978-934-6908 1 Solomont Way, Lowell |
978-934-6917 50 Warren Street, Lowell |