If this is your first time working at UMass Lowell, you must submit the New Hire Packet and Form I-9 as required employment forms. You cannot be hired on JobHawk until the New Hire Packet and Form I-9 are completed.

New Hire Packet⁠

Financial Aid Student Employment & Departmental Employment

• The New Hire Packet includes:
  • Employment Terms and Conditions,
  • Form W-4,
  • Form M-4,
  • Student Employment Withholding Form,
  • Direct Deposit Authorization Form,
  • and the UMass Lowell Data Confidentiality Acknowledgement Form.

Immersive Scholars (ONLY)

• The Immersive Scholar New Hire Packet is specifically available for students invited to participate in the Immersive Scholar program. This includes:
  • the Immersive Scholar Terms and Conditions,
  • Form W-4,
  • Form M-4,
  • Student Employment Withholding Form,
  • Direct Deposit Authorization Form,
  • and UMass Lowell Data Confidentiality Acknowledgement Form.

If you have held a job on campus prior to participating in the Immersive Scholar Work Experience program, you do not need to resubmit the Immersive Scholar New Hire Packet. Please email: Student_Jobs@uml.edu to request a copy of the Immersive Scholar Terms and Conditions Form.

For advice on Form W-4 / M-4, please consult a family member or a tax advisor. University representatives are prohibited from providing students advice on completing Form W-4 / M-4.

Form I-9⁠

All New Student Employees must complete the I-9 Form using the link below.

• Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification Form)
• A student must complete section 1 of the Form I-9.
• Once you have completed section 1, you can complete section 2 virtually OR if you have your documents with you, you can come to the Student Employment Office (SEO). In person I-9s require an appointment. Make an appointment with Student Employment.
• Students will need to have original, unexpired documents from the list of Acceptable IDs to complete Form I-9 before section 2 of Form I-9 can be completed.

Additional Student Employment Office (SEO) Forms - NOT Required

• SEO Withholding Enrollment Form - (NEW Enrollment ONLY) to OPT IN to the program, allocating 70% of your earnings directly to your student account.
• SEO Termination of Withholding Form - CANCEL an existing 70% withholding.