Part-time Employment

DeVry is committed to helping students find part-time jobs while they are attending school. Although DeVry cannot guarantee jobs, the majority of students work part-time and are able to help meet living expenses through their earnings. New students are eligible to use this service upon completing registration. A Part-Time Job Fair is held during the first two weeks of each semester, affording all students an excellent opportunity to start their job search.

Students should also consider internships designed to give students education related work experience while enrolled at DeVry.

Students should be aware that part-time jobs will be in a wide range of areas, not necessarily in their field of study. Starting wages range from minimum wage to $10.00 per hour. Students who remain on the job can usually expect regular increases.

The only restriction on part-time employment is that it not be detrimental to the student's health and scholastic progress. Ordinarily, work schedules beyond 20 - 25 hours per week for full-time students are not advisable.

All job leads will be posted in Career Services. Detailed information about each job is given in these postings or in some cases during a meeting with a Career Services staff member.

Most employers can be contacted directly upon referral. It is advisable to bring one or two letters of reference from people for whom you have worked in the past or from non-relatives who can render favorable comments about your abilities, personality and reliability.

Assistance to Continuing Students and Spouses
While the part-time self-referral job listings are available to all students and spouses throughout each term, appointments with the Student Employment Coordinator are restricted to new students during the first four weeks of each semester.

Special Assistance
Any student who is encountering exceptional difficulties in securing part-time employment may ask for special assistance at any time. Our advisors will give top priority to any student requesting specialized help. If you think you qualify for priority assistance, see the Student Employment Coordinator.

Planning Ahead
Once you have started work, it may be several weeks or longer before you receive your first paycheck. Consider this possibility when budgeting for your first semester. Allow yourself enough time to locate a suitable job and enough money to survive until you receive your first paycheck.