Beginning August 15, 2011, academic employees at The University of Arizona are scheduled to be paid in twenty pay cycles over the 9-month academic year. Eligible academic year appointees may receive income for twelve months, from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, by enrolling in the 9/12 Pay Plan Option.

Eligibility

Employees in their initial year of appointment; graduate assistants/associates; employees in a temporarily-funded position; "visiting," "adjunct" and other temporary employees; are NOT eligible for this plan.

Enrolling

If you wish to begin using this option, please complete the 9/12 Pay Plan Enrollment Agreement Form. Completed enrollment agreement forms must be received by Human Resources by May 20, 2011 to be effective with the first paycheck in July.

Continuing

You will continue in this pay option plan from year to year until you withdraw from the plan. It is not necessary to re-enroll each year.

Withdrawing

If you wish to withdraw from your 12-month pay arrangement and begin receiving your pay over the 9-month academic year, please complete the Return to 9/9 Academic Pay Plan. Completed forms MUST be received by Human Resources by May 20, 2011 to be effective with the first paycheck in July. You will not receive pay from July 1 to the first academic paycheck.

Termination

Employees on the 9/12 pay plan who end employment at the end of the academic contract period will have a lump sum payout for the remainder of the payment agreement through 6/30. This payment will be made on the last pay date of the academic year.

Pay Option Forms

• 9/12 Pay Plan Enrollment Agreement Form
• 9/12 Distribution Schedule
• Return to 9/9 Academic Pay Plan Form
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