Who can work off campus
Generally, you must be registered as a full-time student in order to be eligible to work off campus.
The new rules that took effect on June 1, 2014, make it easier for study permit holders to work off campus.
Full-time students pursuing an academic, professional or vocational training program at a designated learning institution can be:
Eligible to work off campus without a work permit,
Allowed to work off campus for up to 20 hours per week during a regular academic session and full time during regularly scheduled breaks, and
Able to work off campus immediately rather than waiting six months.
Exceptionally, you are considered eligible to work off campus for a maximum of 20 hours per week if you are:
Not studying full-time but are completing the last session of your last year of study, or
A graduate student who has completed the required courses for your degree.
Please note that a graduate student doing a PH.D. or Master’s thesis has the opportunity to complete a dissertation outside the school environment.
For information on off campus work, please visit our website. You may use the self-assessment tool to determine your eligib
