Welcome

Welcome to Saginaw Valley State University. You are an important part of the dynamic learning environment at SVSU. It is only with your support that we can achieve our commitment to excellence, diversity and equality in education and employment. We hope this web site will serve as a key resource for you. Our staff strives to provide quality customer services and is here to assist you. 

Step 1: Complete Payroll/Tax Forms

Please review and complete the forms below:

Employee information cannot be entered into the payroll system until all forms are completed.

Forms delivered in-person to:

Human Resources
Wickes Hall 373
(989) 964-4108

OR

Office of Adjunct Faculty Support Programs
Science East 201
(989) 964-4050

View SVSU's  Pay Schedule for FY2020-2021 (102KB)

Payroll & Tax Forms

• I-9 Form (246KB) OR I-9 Form (Fillable PDF) (726KB) *  - Employment Eligibility Verification – Federal law requires all employees to provide verification that they are eligible to work in the United States. *Internet Explorer is the recommended browser to use for the fillable form

You will be asked to provide two or more forms of original identification. Either one (1) document from List  A OR one (1) document each from List B and List C as outlined on page 9 of the I-9 Form.

The most common forms of documentation are noted below: 

• W-4 Federal Tax Form (173KB) - Complete the Federal Income Tax Withholding Certificate.
• W-4 Michigan State Tax Form (193KB) - Complete the Michigan Withholding Exemption Certificate.
• SW-4 Saginaw City Tax Form (35KB) - If Applicable, complete the City of Saginaw Withholding Certificate (CITY OF SAGINAW RESIDENTS ONLY). 

Employee Data Form

• Employee Data Form (56KB) - Complete the data form which provides the University with basic employee information.
• Direct Deposit Form (47KB) - Employees may elect to have their pay deposited into a financial institution(s) of their choice via the Direct Deposit Form.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)

All SVSU employees are required to comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).  The University must provide each employee with a copy of this policy and obtain written acknowledgment of receipt by signing the Acceptance of Access and Responsibility Form.

FERPA Faculty Form (172KB) - Faculty & Adjunct Faculty review and sign the attached policy.

Go To - Step 2: Complete Benefit Forms (If Applicable)