| FAQ# | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | What changed on the Appointment/ePAF Hiring Dates Calendar? | Finals Week is now included in the Spring and Fall appointment periods. As a result, some semester start and end dates on the hiring calendar have shifted, especially around the Spring-to-Summer transition. |
| 2 | Why is Finals Week now included in the academic term? | Under the updated interpretation of when classes are considered "in session," Finals Week is considered part of the academic semester rather than a break period. |
| 3 | Does this impact all student employees? | The calendar changes apply to student appointments processed using the Appointment/ePAF Hiring Dates Calendar. Departments should review appointment dates carefully when hiring or reappointing students. |
| 4 | Which semester is most affected by this change? | The largest impact occurs between Spring and Summer because Spring Finals Week overlaps the timeframe previously associated with Summer Presession. Similar adjustments have also been made for Fall and other academic terms. |
| 5 | Do I need to change existing appointments? | Existing appointments generally do not require changes unless specifically directed by Human Resources. Departments should use the updated calendar for future hires and reappointments. |
| 6 | How does this affect student work-hour limits? | Students must comply with applicable employment regulations during periods when classes are considered in session. Departments should continue to monitor student work schedules and ensure appointments align with university policy. |
| 7 |
Can a student average 20 hours per week over a pay period? |
No. The guidance provided to departments is that the work-hour limit applies on a per-week basis, not as an average over a pay period or semester. |
| 8 | Will this affect payroll processing? | Payroll calendars and pay dates are not changing. However, appointment dates used on ePAFs may differ from previous years to align with the revised academic term definitions. |
| 9 | Could this impact reporting, access, or academic processes? | Various campus offices are reviewing potential impacts to reporting and other term-based processes. Additional guidance will be communicated if any operational changes are identified. |
| 10 | Where can I find the updated hiring dates? | The revised Appointment/ePAF Hiring Dates Calendar will be posted in the same location as previous hiring date resources and should be used for all future appointment processing. |