Summer Employment
How to find a job:
- Check regularly. Summer jobs will be posted late January through April.
- Ask around! Talk to professors and staff about summer job opportunities.
- Contact SEO. We can help!
Timing is important. You must accept a campus job that is a minimum of 20 hours per week to qualify for on-campus summer housing. The application will open on March 26, and close on May , 2025. Summer housing is June 2, 2025, through August 10, 2025 and managed by the Office of Events & Summer Programs. Check out the Student Summer Housing website for more information.
Hours
During the summer, students may work up to 40 hours per week. This can be in one job, or a combination of multiple campus jobs.
Pay & Taxes
Pay rates are consistent with the academic year rates for the current year completed (AY 2024-2025).
All earnings during the summer payroll (May 19, 2025 – August 24, 2025) are subject to FICA taxes. During the academic year, students are exempt from FICA taxes, however the exemption is not applicable during the summer payroll. Be prepared that this will impact your paycheck!
Rent
For summer 2025, rent is $80 per week. Rent will be deducted from your biweekly paycheck, based on your lease agreement.
Q. If I accept a summer fellowship or CXD funded internship, can I also work a campus job over the summer?
A. No, if you have accepted a fellowship or were awarded a funded internship through CXD, you cannot work on-campus at the same time. On rare occasions a fellowship has a part-time expectation instead of full-time. If so, contact SEO to discuss.
Q. My fellowship/internship does not start until June 10, can I work Commencement and Reunion?
A. Yes, you can work a campus job before the fellowship begins. It just cannot overlap with the fellowship/internship.
Q. My fellowship is 8 weeks. Once complete, can I work a campus job, if available?
A. Yes, provided there is no overlap, and the fellowship is complete.
Q. I have accepted an internship and will receive funding through CXD. It’s a remote opportunity with flexible hours. Can I also work on campus?
A. No, if you receive full funding from CXD for an internship, the expectation is that you will work full time. You cannot work a campus job in addition to the internship.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ Dining
Food plans are NOT in effect during the summer. Thorne, Moulton, Jack Magee’s Grill, the C-Store and the Café will have a variety of operating hours during the summer. For more information and current summer hours, please refer to the Dining Services website.
Interim Housing & Meals (May 18 - June 2)
- Eligibility: Refer to the Break Housing info on the Residential Life website
- Food Plans: Not active during this period
- Dining Halls:
- Open: May 19 – May 23, use OneCard or credit card for meals
- Closed: May 23 (dinner) – June 3
- Working On Campus (May 23 – June 3): Some meals are provided, if working for Alumni Relations or Dining Services. Contact your supervisor for details.
- Kitchen Access: Kitchens in Smith House and Osher Hall will be available for use to students living in interim housing.
- Regular Meals: Resume June 4 at Thorne Hall
Remote Work
We do NOT allow students to work remotely outside of Maine. All student employees must physically be in Maine when working for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾.