Students
The Student Employment Office at Boston University serves to assist any student at the University interesting in obtaining work.
Getting Started
Students interested in finding a job may use our Student Job Service, an advertising platform where on-campus supervisors and off-campus employers may post their open positions in search of Boston University student employees. We recommend that you check the personal websites of any departments of interest as well.
Students must meet our eligibility criteria to be eligible to work and access job listings.
Students with Federal Work-Study awards in their financial aid packages should read more about the Federal Work-Study program.
International students interested in working on-campus during their program should consult our Employment Guide for International Students for information on finding and starting employment, taxes, and restrictions.
We’ve provided various tips on the job application process concerning initial interactions, resumes, and interviews in our Job Hunting Tips!
Students choosing to work at Boston University are required to complete an electronic Form I-9 at the beginning of their employment. Students must complete a Form I-9 prior to or on the first day of their employment. No student employee should be allowed to work beyond three business days unless the I-9 has been completed: Click here for the required paperwork needed.
The Basics of Working at Boston University
After starting a position, students are expected to uphold certain responsibilities and know their rights as workers. Find more information about On The Job.
One perk of working a position is the income! Learn more about Getting Paid.
Read our instructions to sign up for Direct Deposit! You may also watch this video on how to apply for direct deposit.
Domestic student employees who have been previously been paid by Boston University may now update their federal (W-4) and state (M-4 for Massachusetts, if on-campus) taxing information on-line by following our instructions here. More information about taxes can be found here.
Students who work at Boston University are not permitted to work during scheduled class time.
Some Boston University student employees are now entitled to earn paid sick time. Procedures and accrual information may be found here.
The Next Chapter after Student Employment
Students leaving the university should read through our Pre- and Post-Graduation checklists to wrap up their employment at Boston University.
Looking for official lettering confirming your status as a student employee?
Whether you are a current or graduated student, Boston University uses The Work Number® to provide automated employment and income verification for student employees. The Work Number provides immediate access to information that is convenient, accurate and secure: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This service is available to those student employees who currently have a social security number on file. The Boston University employer number for Student Employment records in 17310. Click here for more information on employment verification requests.
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Important Regulations and Policies
The Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) took effect on April 1, 2018. This law entitles employees to reasonable accommodations for pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, bans discrimination based on pregnancy, and prohibits employers from retaliating against pregnant employees asking for reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy. Please refer to the University’s Reasonable Accommodations Policy for information on how to proceed if you wish to request an accommodation under this act.
The University complies with all state and federal discrimination laws, including Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972, the federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities. The Boston University Sexual Misconduct/Title IX Policy is intended to ensure a safe and non-discriminatory educational and work environment.
Student wages are not considered wages on which one can collect unemployment, pursuant to section 6 K of the Massachusetts General Laws 151. Students may attempt to file but they will most likely have their claims rejected as there is still some lack of clarity about whether or not students are eligible to collect benefits under the CARES act.