If after reviewing this information you have additional questions, it is recommended that you start by talking with your student hire representative. Your student hire representative will be able to either answer your question or direct you to the appropriate resource.
Work hours depend on the supervisor's needs and the student's availability.
Undergraduate Students
Recommended to work no more than 20 hours per week during the academic year, cannot exceed 40 hours a week across all active positions.
Federal Work Study Positions
Limited to work up to 20 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during official school breaks.
Graduate Students
Recommended to work no more than 20 hours per week. Students with assistantships are not permitted to work more than 20 hours per week. With an approved appeal by the Graduate School, students with assistantships can work 21-25 hours per week. During the summer months, students with assistantships are permitted to work up to 28 hours without the requirement of an appeal. Students without an assistantship can work up to 40 hours a week across all active positions. For more information, review university policy ACAF 4.0.
International Students
Can work up to 20 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours during official school breaks. For more information, visit International Student Services.
Student employees are not eligible to receive vacation or sick leave. Arrangements for time off without pay are negotiated and approved by you including time off during academic break periods. Make sure to discuss your preferred means of communication and documentation regarding absences with your student employees.
Student employees are not eligible for holiday pay. In university offices where services are maintained on holidays and students are scheduled to work, the rate of pay is at the regular hourly rate. For more information and a list of holidays review the USC Holiday Schedule.
It is important to note that student employees are NOT considered mandatory employees. In the event that classes are canceled but the university has reduced or suspended operations, student employees are not required to report to work. For more information review university policy HR 1.18.Hazardous Weather and Emergency Leave.