Working on campus is convenient, flexible and a great way to meet people! You can gain experience while exploring career options, developing career-ready skills and building your resume. Plus, campus jobs offer:
- A great location: Work on campus can be very convenient to your classes and may eliminate extra commute time.
- Flexible schedule: Most campus employers recognize your status as a student first and foremost. They will work with you to create schedules that fit with your classes and allow you time off when your academic load is heaviest.
- Valuable connections: Students that choose to work on campus get the benefit of networking and forming meaningful relationships with other students, staff and faculty. You’ll have the chance to work with people who have a genuine interest in your success and who will likely serve as references when necessary.
- Money: We know that college is not cheap, and additional income can certainly relieve some of the financial stress that comes with pursuing a degree. The UW minimum wage matches the city of Seattle’s minimum wage.
- A boost to your academics: In addition to earning extra cash, an on-campus job can impact your grades in a positive way. Studies show that students who become actively involved on campus tend to be better about managing their time and responsibilities.
Where to find student jobs
Handshake is a recruiting platform enabling students and alumni to connect with a network of employers searching for employees and interns. Other departments post positions on their own websites. Check out the Student Employment handout for a listing of common campus employers.
What qualifies me to work on campus and how many hours should I expect?
In order to work on campus, you need to be an undergraduate enrolled in at least six credits, a graduate or professional student enrolled in four credits or a Ph.D. candidate working on a dissertation (two credits).
Students 18 years of age and older are limited to working 19.5 hours per week when classes are in session, and may work more than 19.5 hours per week during school breaks. Learn more about official UW policy on student employment.
Are you a manager of student employees?
You can find more information about working with student employees on our Resources for Managers of Student Employees page which includes a tool-kit of templates and guides to support you.