WORK OFF CAMPUS
On November 15, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced 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: Requirements
In order to work off campus you must meet all of the following requirements:
- SFU’s definition of full time or regularly scheduled break (see Full Time Status and Regularly Scheduled Break) in the term you wish to work off campus
- You have a valid study permit that includes a condition stating you may work off campus
- You are enrolled in a program of 6 months or more that leads to a degree, diploma or certificate
Review IRCC’s self-assessment tool to check your eligibility to work off campus.
Note: IRCC recognizes students enrolled for any number of units in their final term of study to be eligible to work off campus provided they have maintained full time status for the duration of their program of study (click here for more information on eligibility). If you are not full time, 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.
If you are eligible to work off campus, you may work a maximum of 24 hours per week during regular academic sessions, and full time during scheduled breaks.
The definitions, permitted hours, and eligibility requirements differ for working on or off campus. You may be eligible to work only on campus, off campus, or both. Review our Working On and Off Campus handout for more information.
You may also view our Instruction Guides page for more details.
Get help with the job search process
If you are seeking a job off campus, SFU Career and Volunteer Services 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.