Working at Houghton

Student Employment for Non-U.S. Citizens

Below you will find a description of how to get a student job at Houghton.  Except where indicated, all information below applies to both international students and US citizens.  International students should visit the page on Social Security before starting the process below.

  1. Visit on campus employers and ask about open positions. 
  2. If an employer wants to hire you they will give you a "Blue Hire Card."
  3. Take your Blue Hire Card to the Payroll Office (located in the basement of the Luckey Building), along with the following documents;
    • Passport
    • Social Security Card - (Or letter from the Social Security Administration stating that your Social Security Application is in process). 
    • Completed employment paperwork - You will receive this at the Payroll Office.
    • I-20 (Internationals only)
  4. The Payroll Office will give you a "Red Card," which you should take back to your employer.  At this point you may begin working. 

Employment Regulations for Internationals

  • International students may NOT work off campus, but may only be employed in part-time positions at Houghton College (including JAVA 101).  The only exceptions require DSO approval prior to beginning work and are as follows;
  • Students may work up to full-time during school breaks.
  • All international students are required to have a US Social Security Card before being allowed to work in the United States.  However, you may begin the process outlined above after receiving a letter from the Social Security Administration confirming your application for a US Social Security Card.  This letter may be taken to Payroll (see #3 above) in place of the actual Social Security Card.  NOTE: You will not be paid until the Payroll Office sees your physical Social Security Card, which usually arrives a week or two after the letter.