Dear International Huskies,
Work Hours During Official Break Periods
As a reminder F-1 and J-1 international students are restricted to working only 20 hours per week during the semester while classes are in session. However, during official break periods students are eligible to work up to 40 hours per week with no special authorization from the ISSS required. From May 11, 2026 - August 30, 2026 during summer break students may work up to 40 hours per week with no special authorization required. Refer to Campus Employment FAQs for more information and do note the 20 hour limit remains in place if you have required course enrollment in the summer.
Restrictions on Working Abroad
As a reminder, F-1 and J-1 students are not permitted to engage in remote employment while outside of Connecticut, this includes on-campus employment for undergraduate or graduate students and any GA or TA work performed from abroad. Students engaged in student labor on-campus employment may not continue working from abroad when traveling home. Graduate Assistants appointed as RAs or TAs should plan to use time off and may not perform any GA duties unless their department has secured approval of an exception in advance from graduatedean@uconn.edu and potentially from UConn’s Export Control officer as well.
I wish you all a very restful and productive summer break!
For more information, contact: ISSS at international@uconn.edu