The particular assignment depends on the department's needs and the experience and qualifications of the student. Applications Applications for assistantships should be made directly to the department in which the applicant desires to study. Offers of assistantships are made contingent upon available funds and admission of the student to degree-seeking graduate status. A graduate assistant must be registered as a full-time student, enrolled in a degree program, and making satisfactory progress toward the degree. Appointments are normally given to those students who have shown superior aptitude in their field of study and who 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 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 to be billed at the in-state rate during the performance of the assistantship. Health Graduate assistants are eligible to enroll in a university health care program. Information A complete manual governing graduate assistantship policies and guidelines is available from the Graduate School, program, or department.