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WORK OFF CAMPUS

On November 15, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)  a change to the off-campus work hours. As of November 8, 2024, the off-campus work hours has been increased from 20 to 24 hours per week during an academic session. For more information, please review our News and Updates post here

Working off campus

  1. Requirements
  2. Part-time course load in final academic term
  3. How many hours you can work off campus
  4. Resources

Requirements

In order to work off campus, you must meet all of the following requirements:

  1. 911³Ô¹Ï’s definition of full-time enrolment status or regularly scheduled break in the term you wish to work off campus,
  2. You have a valid study permit that includes a condition stating you may work off campus, 
  3. You are enrolled in a program of 6 months or more that leads to a degree, diploma or certificate, and
  4. You have a .

Review  to check your eligibility to work off campus. 

Part-time course load in final academic term

If it is your final academic term at 911³Ô¹Ï and you only require a part-time course load, you may still be eligible to work off campus if you maintained full-time enrolment status throughout all previous academic terms*. For more information, please refer to .

Note: It is your responsibility to check with your department advisor to confirm that the term you would like to work is indeed your final term. 

* Academic Terms

  • Undergraduate students: Spring and Fall terms
  • Graduate students: Spring, Summer, and Fall terms

How many hours you can work off campus

If you meet the requirements above, you may work

  • A maximum of 24 hours per week during regular academic sessions, or
  • Full-time (unlimited hours) during regularly scheduled breaks.

Note: You can only start working off campus once you have started your studies in Canada. For more information, please refer to .

Resources

Review our Working On and Off Campus handout for more information on the definitions, permitted hours, and eligibility requirements.

Get help with the job search process

If you are seeking a job off campus,  offers a variety of resources and services to assist you, including job postings, resume help, advice on the job search and interview process, and more.