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Student working at CMU

Welcome to Student Employment Services.
We support students and campus departments throughout the on campus student employment experience at Central Michigan University. 
Student Employment Services can help with finding on campus jobs, understanding employment requirements, and navigating the student employment process.

Student Work Hour Limit
Student employees may work a maximum of 50 hours per pay period during the fall and spring semesters including exam weeks, winter Break, and spring Break.

Finding on campus student jobs

Beginning January 5, 2026, on campus student employment opportunities will be available in Career Central, the university's platform for student employment postings.
Career Central brings student job opportunities together in one centralized location. Student accounts are automatically created.

Work Study and employment eligibility

Work Study is a federal financial aid program that is awarded to eligible students. While not all students qualify for Work Study, many on campus jobs are available to students without it.
Student Employment Services can help students understand their eligibility and on campus employment options.

Required employment paperwork

All student employees are required to complete I-9 and tax paperwork through Student Employment Services before beginning work on campus.
Proper identification is required to complete employment paperwork.

Supervisors and departments

Campus departments use Career Central to create and manage on campus student job postings.
Student Employment Services reviews postings, while hiring actions continue to be completed through Personnel Transactions.

Getting started

Student information

Explore current job openings, find answers to frequently asked questions and get valuable job search tips to help you succeed.

Student information

Supervisor information

Access essential forms, explore the handbook and resources, review hiring dates, and get all the tools you need to manage student employment smoothly.

Supervisor information

CMU Creator Meetup

CMU students and other attendees sit in small groups around tables, talking and sharing ideas in a collaborative meeting space.
Details:

Have an idea but aren't sure where to start? Looking for collaborators, teammates, or a creative project to join?

Connect with students from across Central Michigan University at the CMU Creator Meetup, an opportunity to share ideas, explore projects, and meet people who can help bring your ideas to life.

Hosted by the IDEA Den in Grawn 150G, the meetup welcomes students from every major who are interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, research, creative projects, product development, or social impact.

During the event, you'll have opportunities to:

  • Share your idea through an optional 60-second pitch.
  • Meet potential teammates, collaborators, and co-founders.
  • Discover student projects looking for help.
  • Learn about IDEA Grants, which offer up to $500 in funding each month.
  • Build connections with students who share your interests.

No business plan, experience, or team is required. Whether you have an idea ready to share or simply want to explore what's possible, you're welcome to participate.

Date: -
Time: -
Location: Grawn 150G
150 E Bellows St
Mount Pleasant, MI , United States
Sponsor: College of Business Administration Isabella Bank Institute for Entrepreneurship
Contact: Rachel Trost trost1rc@cmich.edu 989-774-3515
Register for this event
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