Students must earn at least a 3.0 grade point average in all courses listed on their program of study. A GPA of less than 3.0 extending over two consecutive semesters will result in a recommendation to the Graduate College that the student be withdrawn from the program. Qualified graduate students with regular admittance may be granted assistantships. The student must register for a minimum of 9 hours of course work during assistantship appointment.
Graduate assistants engage in instructional and research activities and work with a faculty member.
Departmental Graduate assistantships are normally awarded for a maximum of two semesters. However, other funding opportunities exist within the Department and across the campus. Students who desire graduate assistantships should forward their assistantship application to the Graduate Coordinator of the Department no later than February 15 . Arizona State University vigorously pursues affirmative action and equal opportunity in its employment, activities, and programs. A small number of other financial awards are available through the Graduate College including those listed below.