Academic Training for J-1 Students
Academic Training is defined as "work, training, or experience related to a student's field of study." This training can be either paid or unpaid and must be approved for each employer and/or activity. A general requirement of academic training is that you are in good academic standing and you are here primarily to study rather than egnage in academic training.
Time limitations for those in undergraduate or pre-dcotral training and post-doctoral training vary.
- A student in J1 status may engage in academic training for 18 months or for the time period you were engaged in a full course of study at Clarkson University, whichever is less.
- Important note: Students attending Clarkson under the Student Exchange program for one or two semesters will only be authorized for academic training for the time period you were enrolled in a full course of study at Clarkson.
- PhD students applying for post doctoral training may be authorized for up to 36 months of academic training - this is inclusive of all prior training authorized and completed at the doctoral or lower levels of study.
Academic Training may be authorized within the following situations:
- during annual vacations
- to fullfill a mandatory degree requirement for your course of study
- after completion of all required course work for your degree
- during the semester (only 20 hours per week)
- after the completion of the course of study
- only if you have a job offer
Note: all training must be authorized no later than 30 days after the completion of your program.
To apply for Academic Training - please complete the recommendation form that must be completed by your academic advisor at Clarkson University.
Questions on eligible training should be made to the ISSO - please schedule an appointment with the Director for any questions related to employment.
