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Payroll & Timesheets

​​Getting Paid

In order to get paid for the work you complete as a student employee, you are responsible to track your hours and ensure that you are properly set up in DePaul's payroll system.

Timesheets

In order to get paid, you are responsible for documenting and submitting the number of hours you've worked during each pay period through Blue​​Sky. Please review any specific departmental procedures with your manager.

Once you are hired, please refer to the Updating Tim​e Card Toolkit for information about submitting your hours. Contact Payroll at payroll@depaul.edu for information or questions regarding your paycheck, W-2, or missed entry for timecards.​ Paydays occur biweekly on alternate Fridays, please reach out to payroll.depaul.edu for further assistance. 

Direct Deposit

All employees are encouraged to have their paychecks directly deposited into a personal checking, savings or money market account. Once hired you may log in to BlueSky and enter your direct deposit information via the following path: Me  > Pay > Payment Methods.  For instructions on how to set up direct deposit please clic​k here.

Wisely

Wisely, brought to you by ADP, is a financial management tool designed to give you greater control over your money. With a Wisely card and the myWisely mobile app, you can earn cash back rewards on purchases and manage your finances with ease. The platform offers features like early direct deposit, cash back rewards powered by Dosh, and a user-friendly app to help you spend, plan, and save on your terms. Wisely aims to provide flexibility and control, helping you achieve your everyday financial goals and look beyond payday.

For more information about the Wisely card program, please review the available brochure.

Pay Deductions & FICA Tax Exemption

Your paycheck will include deductions for all applicable federal, state, and local taxes. The university will also honor all legal wage deduction requirements including court-ordered support payments, garnishments, and assignments. Student employees are exempt from FICA tax withholding on wages earned while working part-time during academic terms in which they are enrolled at least half-time or a minimum of 6 quarter hours (4 for graduate students) or 6 semester hours​.​​​