College of Chemical and Life Science

Payroll FAQS

1. How often are we paid
  • We are paid on a biweekly basis on Fridays.

2. How do I change my tax withholdings?

  • Complete a Tax Witholding form (W-4) form.  Complete the form online and print it out. Submit the form to the Payroll Coordinator. It takes 2-3 paychecks for the change to b e processed.

3. How do I know how much I will receive each payday?

  • To determine your bi-weekly gross salary and you are a graduate assistant or 9-month faculty member, you can divide your Academic Year salary by 22 pay periods. If you are a 12-month employee or faculty divide your Fiscal Year salary by 26.07142857 pay periods, or 21.142857 pay periods during leap year. Your net salary (take-home) is dependent upon the amount of taxes withheld and other deductions such as health insurance and/or retirement.