The current demand for graduate work in computer science is large, and we accept as many qualified students as we can manage. Though we cannot provide funding to everyone, we do fund most students that have very strong credentials. These funding opportunities include both teaching and research assistantships. Graduate Teaching Assistantships are nine-month appointments from August 16 to May 15 of each year. Duties include teaching laboratories, recitation sections or introductory courses under the supervision of a faculty member.
Duties can also include assisting with the departmental computer systems.
Tuition and fees are waived for the nine-month appointments but students must pay the Mountainlair and PRT fees. For students who wish to take summer courses, every effort is made to provide summer support for those who desire funding. Graduate Research Assistantships vary in the duties required. In general, duties involve assisting faculty on funded research grants or working with faculty on joint appointments with other units of the University such as the Agricultural Experimental Station, Medical Center and Computer Center.