Career Center

On-Campus Jobs

Eligibility Requirements

Work Permits

All student employees age 17 and under MUST have a valid work permit on file for the State of Maryland BEFORE beginning work. The process is easy, convenient, and can be started prior to the student arriving on campus.

Step 1

• Go to www.dllr.state.md.us/forms/workpermitapplication.pdf to view and print out the Application for Work Permit for a Minor
• Complete the top section of the application; once complete, sign the "Signature of Minor" located at the bottom of the page
• Have your Employer (hiring department) complete the Employer section of the Application
• Have your parent or guardian sign the Application on the designated line

Step 2

• Go to www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/wages/empm.shtml
• Use the data from this form to complete the on-line application
• Print the application receipt upon completion

Step 3

• Minors should fax the completed work permit application AND proof of age to 410-333-7303. The minor also needs to indicate how he/she prefers to receive the permit: fax or mail.

Undergraduate Academic Criteria: It is recommended that undergraduate students be in good academic standing as defined by the current TU Undergraduate Catalog:

• Undergraduate Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) Required
  
  

  Total Credits		Minimum GPA
  1 - 29.5		1.50
  30 - 59.5		1.75
  60 and above		2.00

  
  

Graduate Academic Criteria:

Graduate students must be in good academic standing as defined by the current TU Graduate Catalog: minimum 3.0 GPA is required for all courses taken for graduate credit whether or not they are required for the degree.

Credit Load During Fall and Spring Semesters:

• Undergraduate and graduate students must be enrolled or participating in a TU-related program allowing on-campus employment.
• International undergraduate students with F-1 visa status must be registered for at least 12 credit hours as part of their immigration requirement (see ISSO website – Working ).
• Graduate students with graduate assistantships must be registered for at least one course or three credit hours.
• International graduate students with F-1 visa status must be registered for at least nine credit hours as part of their immigration requirement (see ISSO website – Working ).
  

Students who have graduated (RSE only):

• Spring graduates may continue to work throughout the summer. Employment must be completed before the first day of the fall semester.
• Fall graduates may continue employment throughout the minimester session. Employment must be completed before the first day of the spring semester.
• Summer graduates are considered August graduates; employment must be completed before the first day of the fall semester.

Students Who Have Graduated (FWS only):

• Spring graduates employed through FWS must stop working on or before the last day of the spring term.
• Fall graduates employed through FWS must stop working on or before the last day of the fall term

Complete Withdrawal: Student employees who withdraw from TU are no longer eligible to work.

The Career Center
7800 York Road Building, Suite 206 (map)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Call to schedule an appointment.
Express Hours: Monday – Thursday, 1 - 3 p.m. (No appointment needed for 15-minute consultation)

Phone: 410-704-2233
Fax: 410-704-3459
E-mail: careercenter@towson.edu