Graduate Assistantships

Are You Eligible to Apply?

• Must be fully accepted in a graduate program
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in 8 hours of graduate work OR
• 2.75 GPA in undergraduate degree
• Students are eligible for one graduate assistantship position to complete one graduate program

Are You Eligible to Continue Your G.A. Position?

• Must Enroll/Successfully Complete 6 hours with minimum of 3 hours at the Graduate Level
• Must Maintain a 3.0 GPA each term and cumulative

What is the Financial Benefit?

• Stipend up to $1,000 per month
• Tuition waiver up to 100%
• GA positions are offered at 50%, 75% or 100%. Positions are determined by the department

Application Steps

• Complete the application in Workday
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume

How can I find out what graduate assistantships are open? How do I apply?

• Graduate Assistantships positions are posted in Workday

Do I need to fill out more than one application if I plan on applying/inquiring about more than one assistantship?

• After a student completes one application through NEOGOV, that application can be pulled back up to use for another position if interested. Student will need to reload their resume and cover letter.

Do I have to have my GRE/GMAT scores in before I can be a GA?

• YES! Scores must be received by our office before the first day of the semester in which you are a GA.

1. Student must be fully accepted into a Masters or Specialist program
2. Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or a graduate GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
3. Full acceptance indicates completion of all admission entrance requirements. These may include the GRE/GMAT test, or alternate admission examination, as required by the program.
4. Enrollment Requirement: The graduate assistant must enroll in and complete a minimum of six (6) hours with at least three (3) hours at the graduate level per semester to be eligible for a Graduate Assistantship. A Graduate Assistant completing their last semester may enroll in three (3) graduate credit hours, if also completing the comprehensive assessment during that term.
5. Complete and submit the online Graduate Assistantship application through WorkDay.
6. Limitations: Graduate Assistants are limited to one graduate assistant position for completion of one graduate degree

View Graduate Assistant Handbook