We offer two fellowship programs. Both include tuition waivers. Some teaching is recommended for graduate fellows but not required. Assistantships Teaching assistantships support many graduate students in the department. More experienced teaching assistants may apply to teach an extra section for extra compensation.
All graduate assistants pay in-state tuition.
All Graduate Assistantships are offered on a one-year renewable basis. MFA students have 3 years of eligibility. PhD students who entered their program with English MAs have 4 years of eligibility. PhD students who enter without English MAs may receive assistantships for up to 6 years. PhD students may receive assistantships for no more than 4 semesters after the semester in which they complete their General Exams.