This is the most difficult piece of the puzzle by far so do not delay! You can continue to work on the additional paperwork in the next section while you wait.

Any worker under 18 years old needs to obtain a work permit from their school. The steps are as follows:

1. Go to your school’s office and ask for a work permit for a summer job. They will complete the top portion of the form.
2. Once you have the work permit, please email or text Emily to arrange a time for me to complete the next portion. She will complete her portion on the spot so you can complete the next step.
3. Take the work permit back to school for one final approval signature.
4. The completed work permit should be uploaded when the parent/guardian completes the background release in Step 5.
5. Parent/Guardian completes the background release. The results typically complete in 7 business days.

1. (Age 18+ only): Complete an electronic Background Check release. The results typically complete in 7 business days.
2. Complete the three required forms for work eligibility and payroll:
   • Federal W-4 withholding certificate [.pdf] Frequently asked questions
   • State employee withholding certificate [.pdf]
   • I-9 Federal Employment Eligibility Verification [.pdf] (see form for required identification documents)
3. Bring your completed forms to the Human Resources Office located in Mandelle Hall, first floor, along with original documents, as required for the I-9 form, no later than your third calendar day of employment. Mandelle Hall is at 1153 Academy Street. It is the only building on Kalamazoo College’s main campus with a U.S. Flag in front. Human Resources is generally available Monday through Thursday, 8am-5pm and 8am-2pm on Fridays.
   • ^New Please note that the Department of Homeland Security requires that you present actual documents to verify your work eligibility; you can schedule a time (HR@kzoo.edu) to present your documents virtually or in-person. We are not able to accept photocopies or faxes.