Weekly Work-Hour Limits Policy

Policy Updated August 2025

Purpose

To ensure students adhere to their weekly work-hour limits while maintaining a balance between employment and academic commitments.

Scope

This policy applies to all student employees working on or off-campus in positions funded by the college student employment budget.

Policy Statement

Student employees are subject to the following weekly work-hour limits:

• International Students: 20 hours per week during the academic year (per USCIS regulations)
• Domestic Students: 10 hours per week during the academic year

Responsibility for Monitoring Hours

• Students are responsible for tracking their own hours across all positions
• Supervisors will be automatically notified if a student exceeds the hour limit or is nearing the threshold, especially if the student holds multiple positions
• Student Employment in CORE will monitor compliance, notify parties of violations, and enforce disciplinary actions

Consequences for Exceeding Weekly Work-Hour Limits

Violations will follow a progressive discipline model:

First Violation

• Student receives a written warning from Student Employment in CORE

Second Violation

• Student meets with CORE and applicable supervisor(s)
• A formal written warning is sent to the department and the division's Vice President

Third Violation

• Student becomes ineligible for campus employment for six months

Roles & Responsibilities

• Students: Monitor their weekly hours and comply with the policy
• Supervisors: Respond to alerts, coordinate with other departments, and attend violation meetings when required
• Student Employment in CORE: Track hour limits, issue notifications, and enforce consequences
• Department Leads: Participate in disciplinary conversations and support enforcement as needed

Review and Revision

This policy will be reviewed annually by Student Employment in CORE and revised as needed to ensure compliance with federal laws, visa requirements, and institutional goals.