Hiring Students and International Students
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Student Workers
Students who work on campus are considered employees of the University and are paid through 51²è¹Ý Payroll. Student employees are not eligible for University benefits. Student workers include undergraduate and graduate students.
All student workers are limited to 20 hours of work per week.
In order for a student to be classified as a student worker, he/she must be enrolled in a for-credit class for the semester he/she is employed on campus and are paid via a Student Worker ePAF. For assistance in determining the appropriate classification & paperwork for students working during the summer, click here.
For further information about student employment opportunities, visit the Student Employment Office.
The department must:
- Provide the Student Employee the New Employee Packet - Student
- Ensure that the student employee visits the Department of Human Resources to complete a Form I-9 before he or she begins working.
- Complete a Student Worker ePAF on my.51²è¹Ý.edu
New Employee Packet - Student
Determining Classification for Summer Student Workers
International Student Workers
International student employees have been issued student visas to be full-time students in the U.S. A tutorial for Hiring International Students can be found here. For further information, please contact International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS).The department must:
- Provide the New Employee Packet - Student
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Ensure that the international student worker has completed the required ISSS Canvas course before he or she begins working.
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Ensure that the international student worker visits the Department of Human Resources to complete a Form I-9 before he or she begins working.
- Complete a Student Worker Hire Form on my.51²è¹Ý.edu and attach a copy of the Score Report for the student's required ISSS Canvas course.