Maximum Work Hour Limits

During the Academic Year:

Policy: 30 hours per week maximum

Recommended: 20 hours per week maximum

International Student Policy: 20 hours per week maximum

Resident Assistants: 20 hours per week maximum per the Resident Assistant Agreement. Permission from direct supervisor is required to work over 20 hours per week.

During breaks longer than 5 consecutive days (e.g., Winter Break, Summer Break):

Policy: 40 hours per week maximum (unless department-funded and pre-approved; no work study may be used for overtime in any circumstance)

International Student Policy: 40 hours per week maximum

 

Note on students under the age of 18: Child Labor Laws apply. Please click here for specifics on working with students who are under-age (PDF).

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