When you graduate from Principia College on an F-1 visa, you can work in the U.S. through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

OPT is employment that is directly related to your major field, typically done after graduation (post-completion). You apply for OPT for a fee from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT is limited to a total of 12 months for each degree level (Bachelor’s, Masters, etc.). If you use any pre-completion OPT time, it is deducted from the 12-month provision. If you have completed a degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field and meet other requirements, you may be eligible for an additional 24 months of OPT.