The University offers a number of graduate assistantships and associateships in the research and instructional programs of the various departments. Graduate assistants and associates making at least the minimum stipend set by the campus are not required to pay tuition, Curriculum Fee, and most of their Health Fee. For further information, contact the Graduate Program Director of the department involved or the Assistantship Office of the Graduate School. A number of research assistantships are available to qualified graduate students. These are made possible through funds provided by various industries, and research grants awarded to members of the Graduate Faculty from sources outside the University or from funds provided by the University's internally sponsored programs.
Stipends vary with the type of work and the amount of time involved.
A full-time research assistant is normally required to devote 20 hours per week to research. For further information, contact the department involved. Assistantships Many departments offer teaching assistantships to qualified graduate students. A full-time teaching assistant is normally required to devote 20 hours per week to preparation and teaching. The stipends vary with each department.