On-Campus Student Employment

Many UWG students choose to work while attending school to help cover tuition and living expenses and gain valuable experience. The skills you develop through part-time work can complement your academic learning and show future employers that you're prepared to succeed in a professional environment.

Research shows that students who work part-time often perform just as well academically—if not better—than those who don’t. Additionally, working students are more likely to complete their degree programs. Having a job can also help you feel more connected to campus and the local community, leading to a more satisfying college experience.

UWG Student Employment offers a wide range of job opportunities that provide hands-on experience while supporting your academic and professional growth. These roles can be a great way to develop new skills, build connections, and make the most of your time at UWG.

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How to Apply

All student employment positions are posted on the UWG Careers Site. Students can have multiple jobs, but cannot exceed 29 hours of total work when classes are in session.

  1. Register on the careers site using your UWG student email address.
  2. Start searching and applying for jobs.

Graduate Assistantships

Visit the Graduate Student Assistantship page for more information on graduate assistantships at UWG.

Student Information About On-Campus Jobs

Requirements for Working an On-Campus Job

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Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for student on-campus positions. A Student Assistant (SA) is a part-time employee who is currently enrolled at University of West Georgia (UWG) with the primary goal of achieving a degree. Student Assistant positions are jobs located on campus. These jobs can range from clerical to landscaping positions and everything in between. Student Assistants can work up to 29 hours a week during the semester.

Any student currently enrolled in 6 or more credit hours, with a 2.0 GPA or higher, can apply for student assistant jobs on the UWG Careers Website. Students given a graduate assistantship position cannot also hold a student assistant position.

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Before beginning work as a University of West Georgia student employee, among other things you must complete the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Form I-9 to verify your eligibility to work in the US. You will need to show Human Resources specific ORIGINAL, UNEXPIRED identification (copies are not permitted), as mandated by the federal government. View the acceptable forms of identification.

In addition, if you have not been paid by UWG previously, you will need to complete payroll tax forms, a W-4 Employee Withholding Allowance Form and a State of Georgia Withholding Form.
Please Note: An exemption certificate is good for the calendar year. Any employee who claims “EXEMPT” from withholding is required to complete a new W-4 form by February 16th of each year to continue being exempt from the following year. Otherwise, his/her exemption will become single with 0.

All newly hired student employees will need to complete a new hire packet, including a background check, that will be sent by Human Resources.

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All student workers and graduate assistants can work a maximum of 29 hours per work week during the Fall and Spring semesters. During Academic Breaks and the Summer Semester student employees are permitted to work up to 40 hours a week.

The UWG work week is from Sunday through Friday. Your schedule will be set by your supervisor.

View the 2025 Biweekly Payroll Schedule for bi-weekly pay cadence.