Graduate research participation is strongly encouraged. A successful thesis may thus account for up to six credits of the total of 30 graduate credits required. These Assistantships are awarded competitively to the most promising students admitted to the graduate program. Teaching Assistants work between 18 and 20 hours per week instructing undergraduate physics laboratories or grading homework, under faculty supervision. In addition, externally funded research projects may provide for Research Assistantships to be awarded to graduate students working with a faculty member.
Loans are also available.
This includes stipend and Departmental enhancement. Highly motivated and hard working students may receive additional departmental enhancements. The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution.