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.
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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.
Co-op and Academic Calendar * 2024-25 proposed dates
Co-op start dates align with UC’s academic calendar but may vary by employer.
| Term | Academic Term Starts | Academic Term Ends | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | August 21, 2023 | December 9, 2023 | 16 weeks |
| Spring 2024 | January 8, 2024 | April 25, 2024 | 16 weeks |
| Summer 2024 | May 6, 2024 | August 3, 2024 | 13 weeks |
| Fall 2024* | August 26, 2024 | December 14, 2024 | 16 weeks |
| Spring 2025* | January 13, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | 16 weeks |
| Summer 2025* | May 12, 2025 | August 9, 2025 | 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.