Student availability is an important part of the hiring process. Find out which dates students are available for full-time, part-time, or project-based work. Students from all majors are accessible and staffing options can be selected to meet the needs of your organization.
Ready to hire? Post a job.
Full-time
- 35+ hours per week
- 15-18 weeks (semester)
- Required for CEAS, DAAP, and IT
- On-site, remote, or on-campus
Full-time co-op positions run slightly longer than University semesters. With UC, co-op employers can achieve year-round staffing coverage with no gaps. In other words, one co-op ends on Friday and the next starts the following Monday.
As a rule, we suggest you post your job at the start of the semester prior to your desired staffing dates.
While employed, students typically follow the employer’s holiday schedule, not the University’s.
Tables below show specific dates for the next several terms.
Full-Time Co-op Calendar
| Term | Co-op Semester Starts | Co-op Semester Ends | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2021 | August 16, 2021 | December 17, 2021 | 18 weeks |
| Spring 2022 | December 27, 2021 | April 29, 2022 | 18 weeks |
| Summer 2022 | May 2, 2022 | August 12, 2022 | 15 weeks |
| Fall 2022 | August 15, 2022 | December 16, 2022 | 18 weeks |
| Spring 2023 | December 26, 2022 | April 28, 2023 | 18 weeks |
| Summer 2023 | May 1, 2023 | August 11, 2023 | 15 weeks |
Academic Calendar
| Term | Academic Term Starts | Academic Term Ends | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2021 | August 23, 2021 | December 10, 2021 | 15 1/2 weeks |
| Spring 2022 | January 10, 2022 | April 28, 2022 | 15 1/2 weeks |
| Summer 2022 | May 9, 2022 | August 5, 2022 | 13 weeks |
| Fall 2022 | August 22, 2022 | December 3, 2022 | 16 weeks |
| Spring 2023 | January 9, 2023 | April 21, 2023 | 16 weeks |
| Summer 2023 | May 8, 2023 | August 4, 2023 | 13 weeks |
Part-time
- 5-20 hours per week
- 15-17 weeks (semester)
- Related to a student’s major or exploratory
- On-site, remote, or on-campus
This flexible staffing solution is great option for employers who would like to hire a student, but may not have 40 hours of work each week.
Project-based
- Typically 5-40 hours for a single project
- Related to a student’s major or exploratory
- Remote
For project or “gig” work, post your job through UC’s Parker Dewey employer site.