# Employment

**Source**: https://oia.osu.edu/international-students/employment
**Parent**: https://oia.osu.edu/

A student holding lawful F-1 or J-1 status is in the United States for the primary purpose of engaging in a full course of study. When necessary, international students can procure different types of employment depending on their visa status, including on-campus employment, Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Academic Training.

## [On-Campus Employment](https://oia.osu.edu/international-students/employment/campus-employment)

## [Curricular Practical Training](https://oia.osu.edu/international-students/employment/curricular-practical-training)

## [Optional Practical Training](https://oia.osu.edu/international-students/employment/optional-practical-training)

## [CPT and OPT Workshops](https://oia.osu.edu/international-students/employment/cpt-and-opt-workshops)

## [Special Circumstances](https://oia.osu.edu/international-students/employment/special-circumstances)

## [Academic Training](https://oia.osu.edu/international-students/employment/academic-training)

## [Social Security Number](https://oia.osu.edu/international-students/employment/social-security-number)

## [Career Services](https://oia.osu.edu/international-students/employment/career-services)

## [J-2 Work Authorization](https://oia.osu.edu/scholars/j-1-visiting-scholars/j-2-dependents/j-2-dependent-work-permission)