Neither the Department nor the University can offer you a deferment or waiver of this fee. There are no exceptions. The number of these positions varies from year to year and depends on funding through grants and contracts. Appointment to an assistantship or a fellowship position is contingent upon admission of the student to the Graduate School prior to the beginning of the term of the applicant's service award. Acceptance by the Graduate School does not imply financial assistance.
Early application is recommended for all appointments.
Direct correspondence or interviews with faculty members concerning their need for RA's is encouraged. You can learn more about the MSE Department faculty and their research interests from the MSE faculty directory . Graduate students holding assistantship appointments receive a tuition waiver allowing their tuition to be set at in-state resident rates. You can print the 2-sided application for an assistantship directly from the Graduate School web site. Please contact the Academic Counselor if you have any questions about the application process.