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 December 15, 2025 - January 19, 2026 during winter break students may work up to 40 hours per week with no special authorization required.
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 winter break!
For more information, contact: ISSS at international@uconn.edu