Student Jobs at ̽»¨ÊÓƵ

Want to make the most of your time at ̽»¨ÊÓƵ while earning money? Working on campus isn’t just about getting a paycheck—it’s a great way to gain professional skills, balance your schedule and grow both personally and academically.ÌýÌý

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Benefits of working on campus

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Experience personal and professional growthÌý

  • Earn money while learning how to budget and save.
  • Gain skills like communication, time management and leadership.
  • Explore new interests and career options, like graphic design or public service.
  • Work with faculty and staff who can help you with internships and job recommendations.Ìý

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Enhance your academic journeyÌý

  • Schedule work shifts around your classes.
  • Dive deeper into research or your area of study.
  • Know that student employees often maintain higher GPAs than non-working peers and are more likely to graduate.ÌýÌý

Types of student employment

Hourly jobs Ìý

Ìýinclude positions on and off campus and any student can apply on Handshake.Ìý

Work-study jobs

You may find hourly jobs listed as work-study in Handshake. Work-study is a type of financial aid that you earn through part-time hourly student jobs. Learn more about work-study at ̽»¨ÊÓƵ. If you have questions about work-study, contact Student Employment. Ìý

If you have work-study, you can apply for any on-campus or contracted off-campus work-study student job on Handshake.Ìý

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Looking for a summer job?

Did you know that ̽»¨ÊÓƵ offers more than 9,300 on-campus student jobs?

Student employment isn’t just for fall and spring—many positions are available during the summer as well! Review .Ìý

Student job opportunities

On-campus employers who hire the most students:Ìý

FAQs

If you are a degree-seeking undergraduate student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours, you are eligible for student employment in the fall and spring semesters. If you are seeking a summer job, you must be enrolled in both the preceding spring semester and the upcoming fall semester.Ìý

If you are a graduate student, you must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours. Learn more about Graduate Student Appointments.Ìý

Learn about i-9 requirements and employment eligibility.Ìý

If you are a non-degree-seeking student, or a student at another CU campus, you will need approval to work as a student employee. Email studentemployment@colorado.edu for more information.Ìý

If you are an incoming student, you can start about 24 hours after enrolling in classes. If you are a current student and don’t have an active Handshake account, email career@colorado.edu with your name, graduation year and degree, and we’ll help you get started!Ìý

You can apply for on-campus jobs year-round. Typically, more opportunities are available at the beginning of each semester.Ìý

On-campus jobs, like any other jobs, can be competitive. We recommend meeting with a career advisor, which you can schedule on Buff Portal Advising. Career advisors can review your resume and help you prepare for the interview process.Ìý

You’ll need to be enrolled in classes to access Handshake. Once you’ve enrolled, your Handshake account will be ready within 24 hours. If you’re not enrolled yet, hang tight—your account will be waiting for you when the time comes!Ìý

Reach out to Student Employment for any work-study related questions. For jobs that specifically prefer or require work-study, check out theÌý collection on Handshake.Ìý

Yes! A key benefit of on-campus jobs is their flexibility, allowing you to work around your class schedule. We understand you’re a student first.Ìý

Student hourly employees may work up to 25 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters, and up to 40 hours per week in the summer. Graduate and international students are limited to 20 hours per week during the academic year. Learn more about ̽»¨ÊÓƵ Student Employment Policies.Ìý

Resources

  • Student employment forms: Find timesheets, schedule availability, work-study requests and more.
  • Student employment policies: Check out full details on student employment policies, employer handbooks and more.
  • Internship credit: Discover how you can earn internship credit through your on-campus job.
  • Career advising appointments: Schedule appointments in Buff Portal Advising to ask questions and get career help.
  • Work-study information: Learn more about work-study, important dates and more. Contact Student Employment with questions.
  • Explore open job opportunities.Ìý
  • Payroll information: Learn how and when you will be paid as a student employee and learn about the .Ìý
  • Avoid job scams: Review the warning signs and red flags to watch out for to avoid falling victim.Ìý