Student Employment jobs can be found by searching “Find Student Employment Opportunities” in Workday. Student jobs are posted on the Find Jobs – Student board, which contains search features that help students locate jobs that align with their goals and interests. Search for student jobs in Workday.

Students admitted to the fall term are typically granted Workday access by early July. Students admitted to the spring term are typically granted Workday access early in January. Search for student jobs in Workday.

Yes, international students can work while attending Cornell University. However, they should visit International Services, in the Office of Global Learning, before seeking on-campus employment. In addition to supporting international students with travel and maintaining their status, International Services also assists students with understanding visa related employment restrictions.

Part-time, hourly student jobs are open to enrolled graduate and undergraduate students. Graduate students should consult the Code of Legislation of the Graduate School before seeking a student job at Cornell. The Code of Legislation governs graduate education at Cornell University. 

Cornell University offers a wide variety of student jobs. Colleges and units across the University hire student employees for work in administrative and program assistant roles, in retail sales and dining services, and as peer coaches and mentors, to name a few. Check out the wages and classifications page to get a better idea of the types of jobs offered, and begin your search for student jobs.

Students are responsible for conducting their own job search in Workday. They are not placed in student jobs and student jobs are not guaranteed. Cornell employers strive to retain student employees that are skilled, diligent, and resolute. 

Student jobs are available for the duration of the year. Cornell employers include the employment start and end dates as well as the number of scheduled weekly hours on each job requisition. Students are responsible for deciding how many hours they can work based on their course schedule and extracurricular activities. They are encouraged to work no more than 20 hours per week while classes are in session and are not permitted to work during scheduled class times. 

PeopleSoft is the system of record for student address information and can be updated by the student via Student Essentials. Workday pulls the 'Local Residential' address from Student Essentials and updates the pertinent address field. This is the address where students will be taxed for their Cornell student job and as such, this is the address that will be displayed on their W-2.

No, if Workday reflected your home address (ex. California), taxes would be incorrectly reported to California, instead of New York. As a result, when you receive your W-2 at year end, you would be required to pay taxes to California even though you did not actually earn wages in that state. 

Students who choose not to set up direct deposit will receive a paper paycheck by mail. If the Local Residential address is listed as your local residence (which is advised), your paycheck will go to this address. If you wish to have your final paycheck sent to a different location (for example, your parents' address)then you can update your 'Local Residential' address in Student Essentials accordingly. This change must occur before your final check is created (typically 5 days before payday). Information on direct deposit is available on the Cornell DFS Payroll website.

The Federal Work Study (FWS) program is a federally funded financial aid program administered by Cornell University. It is designed to assist students with meeting the costs associated with higher education by promoting access to meaningful work experiences. Work-Study does not mean that students are paid to study but rather work in jobs to earn money that supports their educational pursuits. The Federal Work-Study program encourages students to work in jobs that align with their educational endeavors, career goals, or in jobs that promote literacy and service to their community.

No, CWS and FWS are not the same. FWS reimburses employers for a portion of the student employee's wages. With CWS, the student's employer is responsible for paying 100% of the student employee’s wages.

You need to actively accept, reduce, or decline offers for Federal Work Study (FWS) through your Student Center. For instructions on how to accept/decline FWS, please review this tutorial. FWS cannot be earned, and Cornell employers will not be able to confirm your FWS eligibility until this has been completed.

The Department of Homeland Security requires that all new employees complete their Form I-9 within 72 hours of the first day of work. You must present original, unexpired documents to verify your identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. You can find a complete list of acceptable documents at I-9 Central. 

The I-9 process is changing effective July 2025, check back soon for more information. 

Student employees are paid bi-weekly on Thursdays. A paper check will be sent to the student employees’ local address unless they establish direct deposit to their bank or credit union. Information on direct deposit, as well as the payroll calendar, is available on the Division of Financial Services – Payroll page.

The Cornell Student Wages and Job Classifications governs student positions and wages at Cornell University. 

Information about taxes, including the student FICA exemption, is available on the Division of Financial Services Tax FAQ page.

W-2 forms can be accessed in Workday. If you no longer have access to Workday, you can contact DFS Payroll to request a W-2 reissue.