Three or four letters of recommendation. These should be from individuals familiar with the applicant s academic abilities and professional goals. Applicants who obtained their undergraduate degrees within the last five years must submit at least two academic letters. The completed graduate application form, undergraduate transcript and letters of recommendation should be sent to the Graduate School, Room 3240 University Hall. Transcripts of any graduate courses taken should also be submitted.
Many factors affect the admission decision.
The application process takes about a month. Applications are considered and students admitted throughout the year, but the committee prefers that students begin in August. These positions are awarded on the basis of academic qualifications. Graduate assistants are expected to devote 20 hours per week to their duties. Teaching assistants assist instructors of undergraduate courses, usually American National Government.