The particular assignments depend on programs' needs and students' experience and qualifications. Applicants should apply directly to the program in which they wish to study for graduate assistantships. Programs offer assistantships based upon availability of funds and admission of the student to degree-seeking graduate status at the university. Graduate assistants must register as full-time students, enroll in degree programs, and make satisfactory progress toward their degrees. Programs normally award appointments to students who have shown superior aptitude in their fields of study and appear likely to render a high quality of service to the university by their teaching and research activities.
All graduate assistants are eligible for tuition remission.
A full assistantship carries up to 10 credits of tuition remission each semester, fall and spring. All other fees are the responsibility of the graduate student. As employees of the university, graduate assistants are eligible for the in-state tuition rate during the performance of the assistantship. A booklet of graduate assistantship policies and guidelines is available from the Graduate School and programs. Awards Program Enrichment Fellowships Program enrichment fellowships are available for graduate students who are U.S. citizens or possess permanent-resident status.