On Sept. 14, 2026, a federal judge in Massachusetts indefinitely postponing the effective date of the new U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule intended to establish a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay procedure that would impact students and scholars on F-1 and J-1 visas, and other academic restrictions specifically for F-1 students. ٍٍٍ½خر is monitoring this case and any further developments, and we will continue to provide updates as appropriate.
Student Employment
Employment Options
Volunteering and Unpaid Internships
- Learn about more about what qualifies as volunteering or an unpaid internship.
Job Search Resources and Help
- Northwestern Student Job Board (Click on "Job Board" for listing of currently available on-campus jobs). Please note F-1 and J-1 students are not eligible for jobs identified as "Federal Work-Study."
- All students: (contact your career advisor based on your school)
- All students:
- McCormick students:
- Medill students:
- Communication students: