Part-Time Jobs Around Edgewood University

Edgewood University students combine on-campus employment, Handshake-listed internships and—where visa rules allow—off-campus work across Madison’s restaurants, retail, healthcare, childcare and tech-support sectors.

International students must confirm F-1 employment eligibility with the international programmes office before starting any job.

Common Part-Time Job Options

Job type	Where students may find it	Why it can help
Campus dining, library, admissions	Edgewood departments	Short commutes and flexible hours
Hospital or clinic aide	UW Health, SSM Health, Dean clinics (verify shifts vs class schedule)	Clinical exposure for pre-health majors
Coffee and hospitality	State Street, Monroe Street, Hilldale	High turnover = many openings
Tutoring and writing centre	Edgewood academic success units	Reinforces coursework
Research assistant	Faculty grants (especially sciences)	Paid lab experience
Seasonal internships	State agencies and nonprofits	Use Handshake filters by “Madison”

Where To Search

Students can search for part-time work through:

• Handshake with Madison radius and on-campus filters
• UW–Madison job fairs occasionally open to Edgewood students for specific roles—confirm eligibility
• City of Madison and Dane County student internship boards
• Department email lists for RA openings

Madison’s living wage is relatively strong, but rent is competitive—budget housing before maximising work hours.

On-Campus And Near-Campus Work

On-campus jobs remain the simplest compliant option for many international students in year one and keep students near Lake Wingra study spots.

Practical Advice For International Students

Before applying for part-time jobs, students should:

• Attend international student employment orientation
• Understand on-campus vs CPT distinctions
• Apply for a Social Security Number only after work authorisation guidance
• Keep full-time academic status to protect visa compliance

Best Approach For September 2026 Students

Students arriving for the September 2026 intake should secure housing near bus lines (Metro Transit) if working off campus, claim Handshake immediately and aim for one steady role rather than many micro-shifts that conflict with labs or clinicals.