Contact the Penn Employee Solution Center
One Call. One Team. One Penn.
215-898-7372
Managing your Time and Priorities:
As a student, school work is your first priority, but you are still expected to work your scheduled hours at the library, and to inform your supervisor if you will be absent, in advance. By your first day of work, make sure to get contact information for your direct supervisor and ask about procedures for absences, getting subs, taking breaks, submitting timesheets, etc. If you need to cut back on your hours or change your schedule, discuss it with your supervisor right away. Repeated absences from work are cause for termination of employment.
Student workers (work-study or non-work-study) are required to take an unpaid break or lunch of at least one-half hour after five consecutive hours of work (taken from the University's Student Employment Handbook).
Student workers (work-study and non work-study) wages are subject to the same federal, state, and local income taxes as any other earned income. However, students enrolled in classes and working for the University are exempt from the 6.20% Social Security (FICA) Tax and 1.45% Medicare Tax deductions.
International students have the same taxes withheld that United States students do. Students who are from countries that have a tax treaty with the United States may be able to claim a refund of the taxes withheld when filing their yearly income tax returns.
If you have additional questions about taxes, you may find more information from these offices:
Tax Information for International Students and Scholars
Payroll/Tax Office
W-2 Forms
In late January, W-2 forms are mailed to your permanent address as listed in the payroll system. If you do not receive your W-2 in the mail, you can view it online by going to the U@Penn portal and signing in with your PennKey and password. Click on My Tax to view a pdf of your W-2 that you can print and use for your tax return.
If you cannot view your W-2 online, email payroll@exchange.upenn.edu with your name, address, and last four digits of your social security number and request that they mail you a replacement.
Etimesheets
You must report your hours worked each week through etimesheets (link below):
https://timereporting.apps.upenn.edu/timeReporting/jsp/fast2.do
Guide to etimesheets for students:
http://www.finance.upenn.edu/ftd/Documentation/Weekly_Hourly_(Positive)_QRG.pdf
Pay Options
Sign up for Direct Deposit to your bank account online through PennInTouch:
https://pennintouch.apps.upenn.edu/pennInTouch/jsp/fast2.do
Once logged in, click on "Student Employment" in the menu at left and "Direct deposit for pay/travel"
Work-Study Students can be paid by direct deposit or check:
http://www.sfs.upenn.edu/Aline/student-pay.htm
Non work-study students can be paid by direct deposit or ADP Aline Card:
http://www.finance.upenn.edu/comptroller/payroll/receiving_your_pay.shtml
Viewing Paystubs
You can view your pay stubs by going to the U@Penn portal and signing in with your PennKey and password. Click on My Pay to view pay from current and past weeks.
RETURNING STUDENTS and TRANSFERRING FROM ANOTHER JOB ON CAMPUS:
Bring an OFFER LETTER from your supervisor to the HR office, Rm 239 of Van Pelt.
Office hours: Tuesday 9 am-4 pm; Wednesday 12-4 pm; Thursday 9 am-12 pm.
We will check to see if you need to complete any other paperwork.
Contact the Student Coordinator, if you have any questions at martinev@upenn.edu, 215-898-8109
SAS Doctoral Students:
You must have permission from your department to work. Email permission to martinev@upenn.edu.
NEW STUDENT WORKERS!
Before you start working, you must complete your payroll paperwork at Library Human Resources, Room 239.
Office hours: Tuesday 9 am-4 pm; Wednesday 12-4 pm; Thursday 9 am-12 pm.
We will give you forms to fill out and you will need the following:
1) Bring an OFFER LETTER from your supervisor at the Libraries
2) Complete the I-9 online before coming to Human Resources:
Go to https://www.hr.upenn.edu/I9. Please select University Libraries from the dropdown box.
3) Bring IDENTIFICATION as listed below for I-9 documentation and payroll verification:
U.S Citizens:
Permanent Residents:
International Students with F-1 or J-1 visas: