Getting Paid
Maximum Hours
- Domestic students may work up to twenty-five (25) hours per week while classes are in session and up to thirty-five (35) hours per week during winter intersession, spring break and summer session.
- International student employees may work up to twenty (20) hours per week while classes are in session and thirty-five (35) hours per week during winter intersession, spring break and summer session. All student employees are limited to a maximum of 7.5 hours per day.
Timesheets
Timesheets must be submitted each pay period and must be approved by a student employee’s supervisor prior to the payroll deadline.
For instructions on how to fill out a timesheet in USFWorks, check out the links below:
Pay
Students employees are paid semi-monthly via either direct deposit or a check to the employees designated mailing address. During the onboarding process student workers will elect their preferred payment method on USFWorks. See below for the payroll calendar.
Benefits
Paid Sick Leave
Student employees working within San Francisco County accrue 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 80 hours annually.
San Francisco Health Care Ordinance (HCSO)
- When a student employee meets the HCSO eligibility requirements, the University will remit a quarterly contribution into a medical reimbursement account.
- Student employees with existing employer-provided health coverage may complete a waiver at the start of each academic year. After submitting the voluntary waiver form, student employees are eligible to receive $125, which will be added to their next payroll processing as taxable income.
- Student employees covered under the USF-sponsored health insurance plan do not have the option of waiving SF HCSO.
Worker's Compensation
USF provides coverage for work-related injuries and illnesses. Employees have the option to pre-designate a personal physician for treatment.