This page serves as a hub for information, advice, and resources about navigating college as an international student.
Understand How Immigration Regulations Affect Your Employment Status
The Center for Global Programs has the expertise to help you fully understand the immigration regulations and work permissions that will affect your job search. Because regulations change, make sure you check the MY ISS Announcements and the Employment Options section frequently to stay up-to-date with current information.
Gain Experiences Through On-Campus Employment
Check out a list of on-campus employment through My Denison and Handshake. Once you obtain a job on campus, please contact Ms. Kelly VanBuskirk to help you complete your new hire paperwork at Denison.
Focus on your Internship and Job Search
- Discover companies in Handshake that have petitioned for H1-B visas. Access to all the Digital Career Resources, such as My Visa Jobs, GoinGlobal, Vault, and CareerShift, can be found under the Resources section of Knowlton Connect.
- Learn about nonprofit sector employers by reviewing Idealist and Great Nonprofits.
- The O*Net Program will help you identify the right occupation based on your skills.
Enhance Your Professional Written and Spoken English
- Read our resume and cover letter guides on Knowlton Connect and attend workshops and events.
- Meet with Josh Gory, Assistant Director of International Student Advising & Career Coaching, to learn how to write U.S.-style professional documents like resume and cover letter.
- When you schedule an appointment, you can search by a staff member’s name and career community.
- Studying in a second language is a rewarding yet challenging experience. Meet with Anna Adams, English Language Support Specialist, for the English program to help you navigate the process of studying and improve your English along the way.
- Learn about the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program and Writing 101 at Denison, designed to advance international students’ academic and career goals.
