Student Eligibility Requirements
As a student employee manager, it is your responsibility to ensure that your student employees meet enrollment requirements to be eligible to work on campus.
Enrollment Requirement |
Half-time Student Status |
Full-time Student Status |
Undergraduate |
6 credit hours |
12 credit hours |
Graduate |
4 credit hours |
8 credit hours |
Law |
6 credit hours |
12 credit hours |
Work Hour Limits |
Up to 25 hours per week* |
Up to 20 hours per week* |
Please Note: During holiday/school breaks and summer, student employees are eligible to work up to 40 hours based on your department's needs and budget. International students must contact International Student and Scholar Services (ISS) before working more than 20 hours per week.
Quarter |
Limited to work up to 25 hours per week
|
Eligible to work up to 40 hours per week |
Fall 2020 |
September 7, 2020 – November 29, 2020
|
November 30, 2020 – January 3, 2021 |
Winter 2021 |
January 4, 2021 – March 21, 2021 |
March 22, 2021 – March 28, 2021 |
Spring 2021 |
March 29, 2021 – June 13, 2021 |
June 14, 2021 – September 5, 2021
|
Quarter |
Limited to work up to 20 hours per week |
Eligible to work up to 40 hours per week |
Fall 2020 |
September 7, 2020 – November 29, 2020 |
November 30, 2020 – January 3, 2021 |
Winter 2021 |
January 4, 2021 – March 21, 2021 |
March 22, 2021 – March 28, 2021 |
Spring 2021 |
March 29, 2021 – June 13, 2021 |
June 14, 2021 – September 5, 2021* |
Summer 2021
|
June 14, 2021 – August 22, 2021** |
August 23, 2021 – September 5, 2021 |
*Only if Summer term is a student's annual vacation (i.e. student has NOT taken an alternate annual vacation during either Fall, Winter, or Spring Terms).
** Only if student has an I-20 with a summer term start date or student has taken an alternate annual vacation during wither Fall, Winter, or Spring Term.
Reminder:Please review the graduation policy for more information on your eligibility to work after graduation.
Ask students for a copy of their schedule at the beginning of each quarter to ensure they are enrolled in the required number of credits. If your student employees drop a class, make sure they are still eligible for work on campus.
International students are eligible to work on campus provided they are enrolled full–time. Students in J–1 visa status, however, must first obtain permission from International Student and Scholar Services (ISS) before beginning work. In addition, international students must:
- Check with ISS before working more than 20 hours to ensure eligibility. (Students can have more than one job, but the total number of hours worked per week should not exceed 20 hours—this includes hourly and stipend positions—unless given permission from ISS).
- Obtain a Social Security number during their payroll appointment. In order to obtain a Social Security number, students will be required to provide a letter from their employer. For more information, please visit the ISS informational page or download the checklist for obtaining a Social Security number.