Graduate assistants are regarded by the University as students first and University employees second. Students interested in applying for graduate assistantships should contact their graduate program director. Students seeking assistance should contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance and the program which they plan to enter for additional information. Types of Assistantships Teaching assistants support departments in carrying out their undergraduate teaching programs. Teaching assistants help faculty members in assembling classroom materials, leading discussion groups, supervising laboratory sessions, evaluating student performance, and performing other instructional-related activities.
Research assistants help faculty in conducting research.
Whenever possible, research assistants are assigned during their tenure to faculty who are working in different areas to extend the students' research experiences and professional development. Administrative assistants provide support to departments, divisions, institutes, colleges, and other offices of the University in administering their respective units. Administrative assistants are exposed to a variety of administrative experiences and tasks to prepare them for future professional roles. Terms of Assistantships 1. Assistantships are awarded only to students who have superior academic records and hold Regular Graduate Student status.