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EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS 2. Off Campus Employment Employment Regulations for J-1 Students Off-Campus Employment authorization for J-1 students will be in the form of a letter from the International Student and Scholar Services. Academic Training (AT) Students with J-1 status are eligible for Academic Training (AT). AT is a term used by the United States Department to describe employment in the student’s major field of study. This training may be done at a company or organization on or off-campus and either before or after completion of studies. To be eligible you must find work that is directly related to your field of study as indicated on your Form DS-2019, and you must be a full-time student in good academic standing. Authorization for academic training is provided by ISSS. Please see the J-1 Student Advisor at ISSS for more information on the approval process. Employment can only begin after you have received authorization from ISSS. Practical Training: Students with F-1 Visa Status Practical training is employment in a student’s major field of study. You are eligible for practical training if you have been a full-time enrolled student in F-1 visa status for one academic year. There are two types of practical training: Curricular and Optional. Curricular Practical Training (CPT) In order to be eligible for CPT, you must be in F-1 status and have been enrolled 9 consecutive months, unless your academic program requires that all students in the program begin an internship earlier. At PSU, there is currently only one program which requires that students begin their practical experience before 9 months have passed. This is the Master in Social Work Program. CPT employment must be related to your field of study. This type of practical training can be an internship, co-op, practicum, or professional experience listed as a course in your curriculum. It may be for full-time or part-time employment and must be credit bearing. The credit must count toward degree completion. Because CPT is credit-bearing, you may only use CPT before you've met your degree requirements. Please note: if you complete 12 months of full-time curricular practical training, you are not eligible for any period of Optional Practical Training. Authorization for CPT employment is obtained from ISSS. You must submit your CPT application to EH 101 at least ten business days prior to your employment start date and you may not begin working until authorization has been received. STUDENT ID Academic Information and Resources Student Identification Number Portland State University assigns each student an ID number which will be used during your studies at PSU. Your PSU ID number will be a 9-digit number beginning with the number 9. A social security number (SSN) will only be collected by Human Resources if you work on campus. Human Resources will keep your SSN confidential and, except for legitimate uses within the University, it will be released with accompanying records only when you make a release request. Student ID Card If you are enrolled in one or more credits at PSU, you are entitled to a student ID card which can be used to access many services on campus and in the community. Here is what you should do to get an ID card: 1. Go to Neuberger Hall and have your picture taken at the ID window (cost for replacement= $12 paid by cash or check) 2. Register for classes 3. Once you register, your ID card will be mailed to your current home address in about 2 weeks Validating your Student ID Card Each term, you must obtain a current term sticker in order for the ID to be valid. You can get the sticker starting the first day of each term after you have paid tuition. A valid ID can be used on campus for building and parking access, the library, computer labs, athletic events and gym facilities. Off campus, the ID can be used for discounted movie ticket, museum passes, the Japanese Gardens and for Symphony tickets, and other places that accept student ID cards. For further information ID cards contact: ID Operations, Neuberger Hall Lobby Window #9, Phone: (503) 725-8333, www.psuone.pdx.edu. Social Security Number Contact ISSS for details and instructions on obtaining a social security number.
GRADES Grade Points A 4.00 A- 3.67 B+ 3.33 B 3.00 B- 2.67 C+ 2.33 C 2.00 C- 1.67 D+ 1.33 D 1.00 F 0.00 Academic Good Standing Course hours are completed with a satisfactory grade point average required for a specific year of college so that student is making satisfactory progress. Academic Warning A notice that your grades are below the academic requirements. The minimum university grade point average is 2.0 (higher for some majors) for graduation. Academic Probation An enrollment restriction as a result of poor grades. If you are placed on academic probation, be certain to consult ISSS. Academic Disqualification A suspension from the university due to academic difficulties. If you are placed on academic warning, you will be automatically disqualified at the end of the following quarter after the warning if you have not raised your GPA. IMPORTANT NOTE: In case of academic warning, disqualification/ suspension, consult the Office of International Student and Scholar Services. For additional information on warning levels and GPA requirements, see the PSU Bulletin or consult your major department. Office Hours Each instructor and professor holds regularly scheduled office hours each week. During this time, students can meet with their professors to discuss course work, ask questions, or get to know their professor. Professors often recommend that students schedule time to see them within their office hours. Information on office hours will be available in the course syllabus for each class or by contacting the instructor or the department office. Optional Practical Training (OPT) General Information: Optional Practical Training (OPT) enables international students to gain valuable work experience related to their fields of study. F-1 students are eligible for up to 12 months of full-time employment authorization for each HIGHER level of education completed. Applications are filed with the Office of International Student and Scholar Services, but it is the Citizenship and Immigration Services which approves the applications. While OPT is not employer specific, OPT work must be related to the field of study just completed. Eligibility: International students who wish to gain OPT authorization must demonstrate that they are in valid F-1 status. They must have been enrolled full time for a full academic year prior to the OPT start date. Extensions: Some Science, Technology, Engineering and Math students may apply for a 17-month extension. For more information about: Pre-completion vs. Post-completion OPT Application timing Starting OPT / Travel while on OPT Unemployment during OPT period Please visit ISSS office or attend an OPT/CPT workshop, held throughout the academic year (www.oia.pdx.edu/isss). Economic Hardship EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS Employment Regulations for F-1 Students Off-Campus Employment can be granted based upon severe economic hardship if you are in good academic standing, carry a full-time course load, and have been in F-1 status for nine consecutive months. Economic Hardship authorization allows students to work off campus in any job up to 20 hours per week during the term and full time during vacation terms. Severe economic hardship is a situation caused by unforeseen circumstances beyond your control. This may include a loss of tuition waiver, loss of on campus employment, substantial fluctuation in the value of currency or the exchange rate from your home country, unexpected changes in the financial condition of your source of support, medical bills, or other substantial and unexpected expenses. An increase in tuition does not constitute on unforeseen economic need. Please see an ISSS advisor for more information.
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