Lasell University
Office of International Services
Phone: +1-617-243-2398
www.lasell.edu/iss
On-Campus Employment Guide for F-1 International Students
All F-1 students are permitted to work on-campus at Lasell University part-time while school is in session
and full-time during the summer and official school breaks.
• Employment is limited to 20 hours per week while school is in session.
• Employment can be more than 20 hours per week during the summer and official school breaks.
• On-campus employment may only occur between the program start date and the end date on a
Form I-20.
• Some organizations, such as Lasell Village, Chartwells, Barnes and Noble, and the PACES tutoring
program that are associated with Lasell, are considered on-campus employment.
• If the on-campus employment is paid, a Social Security Number is required.
Remember that off-campus employment and internship opportunities are restricted for international
students and could be a violation of the F-1 student visa, so students should never accept or engage in
off-campus employment without prior authorization from the Office of International Services.
Steps to Finding and Starting an On-Campus Job
1. Create a great résumé /CV
A résumé is typically required when applying for jobs. Use the “Make an appointment” feature on
MyLasell to schedule an appointment with a Career Counselor in the Office of Career Services for
assistance in how to put your education, skills, and experience in résumé format.
2. Visit the Student Employment Site to view available positions on campus
On MyLasell, click the “Employment and Internships” tab on the left, then in the “On-Campus
Employment” Section. Click the “Student Employment Site” to view all available positions on
campus. Read the requirements, job descriptions, and application instructions.
3. Apply for On-Campus jobs
When you find a position you want to apply for, follow the instructions listed in the description.
If it gives you a supervisor and email address, write an email and include your résumé. Use the
format similar to the sample below:
Dear Ms./Mr. ____,
My name is ______ and I am interested in the position of _____. (You can include more
information about why you want the job). Please find my résumé attached for your
consideration. I can be reached by email at ______ or by phone at _____. I look forward to
hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Name
Lasell University
Office of International Services
Phone: +1-617-243-2398
www.lasell.edu/iss
4. Collect documentation to apply for Social Security Number
If you are offered a paid on-campus position and you do not have a Social Security Number (SSN),
you must apply for one. If you already have an SSN, please skip to #7.
Your on-campus job supervisor must give you an official offer letter and sign the "International
Student On-Campus Employment - Confirmation of Job Offer" form. A template letter and the form
are available on the ISS website. After you have these two documents bring them to the Office of
International Services for a signature and further instructions on applying for an SSN. (Turn Page)
5. Apply for the Social Security Number
You must complete the SSN application from the Social Security Administration website, then take
the SSN application and required documents to any US Social Security office during regular business
hours. Follow instructions on the ISS website. Allow at least two weeks for processing and mailing.
You cannot begin working until your receive your SSN card in the mail.
6. Inform your supervisor when your Social Security Number arrives
Once you have received your SSN in the mail, contact your on-campus supervisor to inform them
you have received it.
7. Collect and complete all hiring paperwork at Human Resources
Your supervisor must give you the “Lasell University Student Employment Payment Authorization
Form”. Bring the Payment Authorization form, your passport, your I-20, and your Social Security
Card with you to the Human Resources office, located in Eager House, 49 Seminary Ave. (Note:
Supervisors for positions at Lasell Village, Chartwells, or Barnes and Noble will inform you where to
complete hiring paperwork.) Once your paperwork is complete, you are ready to begin your
on-campus job.
8. Remember you must file taxes
F-1 students earning money in the U.S. must file federal and state income tax forms by April 15 each
year. You may file taxes using Form 1040NR, or the shorter Form 1040NREZ, if you meet its
requirements. You must also file Federal Form 8843. More information regarding taxes can be found
on the ISS website.
