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Program Coordinator:
Jessica Vogan
(970) 943-2891

Fax:
(970) 943-2702

Address:
University Center 118b
Western State Colorado University
600 N. Adams St.
Gunnison, CO 81231

 

Employment

Students studying in the United States in F-1 status may be employed only by the campus that has issued them an I-20. The following is a list of essential elements when considering employment:

  1. On-campus employment is defined as employment on the school's premises and can be with an on-location commercial firm providing on campus services for the school's students as (ie. Sodexo-food services and Tenderfoot).
  2. A student seeking on-campus employment must be pursuing a full course of study (12 credits a semester).
  3. Employment is limited to 20 hours per week while school is in session. Full-time employment is permitted during official school breaks (when school is not in session) and during summer break.
  4. A Social Security card must be obtained in order for you to receive payment for your work. The Social Security office for our region is located in Montrose at 1805 Pavilion Dr. Their office hours are Monday - Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm. They can be reached at 1-800-772-1213 or 970-249-1072. For more information visit www.ssa.gov.
  5. For a complete list of on-campus jobs go to Careers for Mountaineers or visit the LEAD office in College Center 118.