Contact Info
International Student Admissions and Programs
Title / Position
Rosenwald Bldg 1051
PO Box 8106
Statesboro, GA 30460
On-Campus Employment
F-1 students do not require a special employment authorization document.
F-1 students can work a maximum of 20 hours per week on campus. Find out more about graduate assistantships . See Georgia Southern鈥檚 for on-campus opportunities.
Off-Campus Employment
Off campus employment is not allowed under any circumstances unless participating in authorized Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT), or if a student has severe economic hardship employment authorization.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
All students must submit a CPT Request in the ISAP Portal to apply for CPT. Students must upload their CPT documentation for review. If/when a CPT request is approved, students will receive a new I-20 with CPT authorization. If students have questions after reviewing the posted information, they may schedule an appointment with a DSO.
- CPT Requirements鈥揢se this to determine if you need to request CPT authorization before completing an internship, co-op, practicum, clinical, or preceptorship.
- Resource: &
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
All students must submit an OPT Request in the ISAP Portal to apply for OPT. Students can upload their OPT application documents for review. If/when an OPT request is approved, students will receive a new I-20 with OPT recommendation. If students have questions after reviewing the posted information, they may schedule an appointment with a DSO.
- Resource:
Standard OPT
STEM OPT
- STEM OPT Extension Application Instructions
- Additional Information:
Severe Economic Hardship Employment
In instances where USCIS determines that a student faces financial hardship due to unforeseeable factors beyond their control, a student may be authorized to pursue off-campus unemployment. If a student believes they have a case, they should work closely with their assigned International Student Advisor to submit an application to USCIS for Severe Economic Hardship Employment.
Resources
- Learn more about obtaining your .
- Find employers who are willing to sponsor H-1B visas:
- (Office of Career & Professional Development)