Over 100 graduate assistantships are awarded each
academic year to deserving graduate students.
View Graduate Assistant Positions:
Spring Summer Fall
Graduate Assistantship Employment Application (PDF)
Graduate Assistantship Employment Application (MSWord)
Beginning fall 2012-2013 graduate assistants have two work schedule options which can be decided upon between student and employer.
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The first option is for a full-time GA to continue to work 17.5 hours per week and also work the week of finals. Working the week of finals was previously not a requirement.
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The second option is for a full-time GA to work 18.75 hours per week and not work the week of finals.
Assistantship Information
|
Assistantship Awarded |
Stipend Awarded |
Hours of Work per Week |
Total Contract Hours per Semester |
|
Full-Time |
$2,000 |
17.5 |
262.5 |
|
Three-Quarter Time |
$1,500 |
13.125 |
196.875 |
|
Half-Time |
$1,000 |
8.75 |
131.25 |
|
Quarter-Time |
$500 |
4.375 |
65.625 |
|
Assistantship Awarded |
Stipend Awarded |
Hours of Work per Week |
Total Contract Hours per Semester |
|
Full-Time |
$2,000 |
18.75 |
262.5 |
|
Three-Quarter Time |
$1,500 |
14.0625 |
196.875 |
|
Half-Time |
$1,000 |
9.375 |
131.25 |
|
Quarter-Time |
$500 |
4.6875 |
65.625 |
Eligibility:
To be eligible for a full-time assistantship (Fall and Spring only), students must gain admission to graduate study, register and maintain at least nine (9) semester credits of graduate coursework, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and demonstrate academic progress. Full-time assistantships may be awarded for up to two years with recipients working 17.5 hours per week during the regular academic year. In return, students receive a $4,000 academic year stipend and a full tuition waiver for up to 15 graduate credits per semester. Summer assistantships differ from the above in that they are based on individual departmental work hours needed. Assistantships may also be awarded on a part-time basis.
Note:Students who have over 6 credits of undergraduate competencies are not eligible for a GA position.
Interested students should first view the lists of specific departmental needs and then contact the designated supervisor with questions pertaining to available positions.
Applicants:
One application, along with an accompanying resume, should be submitted directly to the respective department supervisor for each position of interest. Candidates are also encouraged to submit an open general application to the Office of Graduate Admissions so that interested departments can review the pool of applicants.
Although not a requirement for consideration, Graduate Assistantships are intended to relate as much as possible to the student's program of study. The awarding of an assistantship is regarded as an honor.
Faculty Only:
Graduate Assistant Appointment Request Form (PDF)
Graduate Assistant Appointment Request Form
(MSWord)
Graduate Assistantship Job Description Form (PDF)
Graduate Assistantship Job Description Form |