Time Entry
Policies and Procedures

General Guidelines

1. You are required to submit the hours that you have worked on a bi-weekly basis in order to be paid.

  • You will receive instructions on specific time entry procedures from the department.
  • It is your responsibility to learn the procedure used by the department and to adhere to the department standards.

2. Time entry must be completed on Monday by noon on weeks when the payroll is generated.
3. A payroll schedule is posted in several areas of campus for you and your supervisor. You can also view a payroll schedule by clicking here Payroll Dates
4. The U.S. Department of Labor requires us to pay our employees in a timely manner. Time entry is submitted bi-weekly. Time entry that is not submitted and approved by the period.
5. Hours that are submitted late by 2 or more pay periods will warrant your immediate suspension from your job. In order to resume work, you or your supervisor will have to file a written appeal with the Student Payroll office. The appeal must include an explanation of why the time was submitted late, and it will need to be signed by both you and your department supervisor. If the appeal is approved, you and your supervisor will be notified, and you may resume working for that department.
5. If you have chosen to use direct deposit for your pay, then you will receive an Electronic Pay Advice in your Dickinson College email account. Also, a printable, downloadable file will be available for your records.

6. If your address or bank information changes, it is important for you to notify the Student Payroll office promptly to avoid delays or errors with direct deposits. It is also advisable for you to keep the “old” bank account active until a payroll has been deposited into your “new” account.

Banner Time Entry

(Used for student employees in all departments with the exception of a few areas on campus including: Dining Services, College Bookstore/Devils Den, Mail Center, Conference and Special Events office.)

1. Time entry must be completed to indicate the hours you have worked. You must submit the hours that you have worked and your supervisor must approve those hours. Hours are calculated in 1/4 hour increments. If you have more than one job, you will have to submit the hours worked for each job separately.

TimeClock Plus
(Used for student employees in Dining Services, College Bookstore/Devils Den, Mail Center, Conference and Special Events office.)

TimeClock Plus is a time keeping system that will be used in departments that have hourly employees who report hours with little or no access to a computer.

1. TimeClock Plus is a time clock swipe card system. Student employees will swipe their student id card at the beginning of their work shift and at the conclusion of their work shift.
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You will receive instructions on specific time entry procedures from the department. It is your responsibility to learn the procedure used by the department and to adhere to the department standards.

Time Cards

(Used for student employees working off-campus at an approved Community Service Organization.)

1. Time cards are completed to indicate the hours you have worked. You and your supervisor must sign the time card. Hours are calculated in 1/4 hour increments. If you have more than one job, you will have a time card for each job.
2. Time cards are due Monday by noon on weeks when the payroll is generated. Time cards must be delivered to the Student Payroll office before noon in order to be paid. Late time cards will be paid the following pay period.

Last updated on: September 7, 2007
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