On campus employment is defined as employment which provides a paycheck from Ball State University. Positions include teaching assistantships, research assistantships, some fellowships, and hourly employment (Food Services, Library, etc).

F-1 students are eligible to work on campus a maximum of 20 hours per week during the Fall and Spring academic semesters. During semester breaks, official school vacation days, and summer vacation, F-1 students are eligible to work full-time on campus 40 hours per week. Students must receive written permission from the Center for International Programs before pursuing on-campus employment (Link to request form). 

Please note that on-campus employment is not permitted after completion of a degree program unless the student has been issued a Form I-20 to begin a new program and intends to enroll for the following semester. See an immigration counselor at the Center for International Programs for details.

Non-immigrant students are not eligible for on-campus employment at Ball State.