Finding a Job on Campus

Before you start looking for a job on-campus, make sure you have all you need in order to begin working. Depending on your visa status you may or may not be allowed to work in the US. If you are ever unsure, please email or call your international counselor to ask for assistance.

Your F-1 student status permits you to work on campus at the university that issued your I-20 while you are enrolled in a full course of study. Your TTU I-20 is your proof of work eligibility for on-campus employment at TTU only.

IMPORTANT: J-1 students sponsored by TTU must obtain a letter of authorization from the ISSS office for each specific on-campus job, prior to beginning work. Students with outside J sponsorship must contact their program sponsor to obtain this letter.

International Student Life does not help with anything related to visas, but we are happy to direct you to career resources on campus.

I am an F1 Student

Visit the F1 Employment Page on

the Immigration Information Page

to Understand all of the steps you need

to begin looking for work.

F1 Immigration

I am a J1 Student

Visit the J1 Employment Page on

the Immigration Information Page

to Understand all of the steps you need

to begin looking for work.

J1 Immigration

The TTU Career Center:

Your Best Friend When it Comes to Finding a Job

Take advantage of the Texas Tech Career Center. The Career Center can help you better prepare yourself to find a job both as a student and after graduation. They host regular job fairs, resume critiques, jobs skill workshops, and even have a profession interview closet where you can borrow clothes to use for that big interview! Click the image above to see the many resources they have to offer. Be sure to also follow them on Social Media so you never miss a thing.

*If you are interested in working at an internship, practicum, or co-op, please be sure to discuss your plans with your international student counselor.