In the event of illness, the hours missed may be worked at the convenience of the department and the Graduate Assistant over the remainder of the semester. The average number of hours you should work per week while class is in session is 20. International students cannot work more than 20 hours per week except during intersession. Graduate Assistants may work 40 hours per week during intersession, but the University does not permit overtime. Graduate Assistants who work in excess of 40 hours in one week are subject to termination.
Schedules vary from department to department.
Hours of work may be scheduled Monday through Sunday and may include evenings and weekends. The Libraries are open during intersession and most holiday periods, and a Graduate Assistant may be asked to work during these times. Please provide your supervisor with a copy of your LSU-generated class schedule. This will be kept on file by the Libraries. The GA Coordinator will provide a cumulative hour tally form to use to assist GAs and supervisors to keep track of the balance.