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Office of Human Resources

International Student Work Calendar

International student employees are limited to a maximum of 20 work hours per week when Clemson University is in session and to a maximum of 28 work hours per week during official Clemson University vacations. Please refer to the lists below for exact work periods and University vacations.

2025 - 2026 Calendar

2025 Work Periods

While Clemson University is in session, international students are restricted to no more than 20 hours of work per week. In-session work periods are shown below:

  • January 8 - January 19
  • January 21 - March 16
  • March 22 - May 2
  • August 20 - August 31
  • September 2 - October 12
  • October 15 - November 25
  • November 29 - December 12

*Calendar dates are subject to change as conditions warrant.

2025 Vacation Periods

While Clemson University is on vacation, international students are restricted to no more than 28 hours of work per week. On vacation work periods are shown below:

  • January 1 - January 7 (Winter Break/New Year's Day)
  • January 20 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday)
  • March 17 - March 21 (Spring Break)
  • May 3 - August 19 (Summer Break)
  • September 1 (Labor Day)
  • October 13 - October 14 (Fall Break)
  • November 26 - 28 (Thanksgiving)
  • December 13 - December 31 (Winter Break)

*Calendar dates are subject to change as conditions warrant.

Office of Human Resources
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