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Exception Requests


Student Employment Exception Requests 

Exception Request Process
(Purpose: To request an exception for a student to work 40 hours during his/her off-track semester.)

According to the BYU-Idaho Student Employment policy:

  • During a student's off-track semester, he or she may work up to 20 hours per week. 
  • Students may work up to 40 hours per week during their off-track semester ONLY in positions that have been approved by the representative Vice President.
  • Students may only work one academic period (semester or session) in a position that exceeds 20 hours per week. 

To request an exception, please complete the following form and submit it to the Human Resources office.

Please note:

  • A department supervisor (not the student employee) should complete the form.
  • Approval (and requisite signatures) must be obtained by each level of management.

Exception Request Form


Pre-Approved, On-going Exceptions

  • Students in their last semester taking less than 12 credits.
  • Students with learning disabilities as identified by the Academic Learning department.
  • Students approved for 40 hour/week on-campus internships, who have not previously worked in a position exceeding 20 hours per week in the current year.