Find a Job
Apply for Jobs in Handshake
All jobs, including student employment positions, are posted within Handshake. Using the on-campus student employment filter will narrow your search to show available positions.
If you are an incoming student, a Handshake account will be created for you after you have enrolled in UTD courses and a few weeks before your first semester begins. Please do not create a Handshake account on your own.
If you have any issues applying, please reach out to StudentEmployment@utdallas.edu for assistance.
Set Yourself Up for Success
The Student Employment team and the University Career Center are dedicated to helping students find meaningful work opportunities during their academic journey. We provide resources and guidance to navigate job postings, polish your resume, apply for positions, prepare for interviews, and succeed in your role. Our goal is to enhance your educational experience and prepare you for your future career.
Schedule an appointment with a Career Advisor to set yourself up for success in your student employment job search!
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Student Employment Positions in Handshake
Eligibility
Students looking to participate in campus employment at UTD must meet the minimum eligibility requirements below.
Student Employee Minimum Credit Enrollment
| International | Domestic |
|---|---|
| 12 or more (Undergraduate) | 6 or more (Undergraduate) |
| 9 or more (Graduate) | 6 or more (Graduate) |
Eligibility Requirements for Student Employment
For consideration as a student employee in any capacity at the University of Texas at Dallas, an individual must:
- Be a current student at the University of Texas at Dallas and be enrolled in minimum required units for the respective semester (see Unit Requirement Guide below).
- Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.000 and be in Academic Good Standing.
- Consent to a pre-employment Criminal Background Check before an offer of employment can be made.
- Consent to Employment Verification Check after paperwork is completed.
- Comply with the Selective Service Registration requirements (international students exempt).
- Be at least 16 years of age for domestic students or at least 18 years of age for international students.
International students must also comply with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. The UTD International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) determines eligibility and grants permission for employment.