Policies
Student employees working for CU Boulder are limited to the following maximum work hours throughout the year, according to the Student Hourly Employee Work Policy.
Undergraduates
- Fall & spring semesters: 25 hours per week (50/pay period)
- Summer: 40 hours per week (80/pay period)
Graduate & international students
- Fall & spring semesters: Limited to 20 hours per week during the academic year
- Summer & campus breaks: Supervisors may submit an Exception Request Form for more hours if there is a business/academic reason
The policy does not affect students working in non-University off-campus jobs, though we encourage students to prioritize their academics when considering outside work commitments.
The University of Colorado does not discriminate in its educational and employment programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, creed, religion, or veteran status. Inquiries to the university concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulation may be referred to the campus Title IX coordinator or to the Office of Civil Rights.