Graduate Assistant Positions

Graduate Assistantships (GA) provide opportunities for training, growth, and development, as well as financial support as students pursue advanced degrees. Graduate assistantships also create an opportunity to assess and acquire talent in areas of need across the University. Unless otherwise specified, a graduate assistantship is a 20-hour per week paid campus work experience in a variety of units and functional areas.

Criteria for Consideration

1. Students must be admitted to a graduate program
   • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
   • Submission of all required supplemental information including official transcripts, letter(s) of recommendation, personal statement, and resume
2. Complete an interview process or equivalent assessment by the hiring supervisor of the graduate assistantship.
3. Students must commit to enroll full-time in a graduate program.  Full-time status is defined as two or more courses in progress during each academic session.
   • Students in the DPT, MSPAS, and MS-SLP programs are ineligible for graduate assistantships but may be considered for temporary or hourly positions requiring fewer than 20 hours per week.  Tuition remission is not available in these cases.
4. Students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 to maintain the graduate assistantship position.

Application Process

Prospective students must complete the following process to be considered for a graduate assistantship:

1. Complete and submit the graduate application for admission to your selected program.
2. Review the graduate assistant positions available on our Employment Opportunity website.
3. Upload your resume and cover letter on the posted position.

Compensation

Stipend rates and other provisions vary based on the type of assistantship. University approved stipend rates are updated annually and are effective on July 1 of each year. Below are the tuition, stipend, and other offerings for academic year 2023-2024.