A teaching assistant (TA) helps teach students in specified courses
and/or may be assigned primary responsibility for an entire undergraduate
course under the supervision of the faculty. Most programs grant
teaching assistantships for fall and spring semesters. Assistantships
offer 10-month stipends and full tuition scholarships for their
work.
Amounts: Stipends are $12,820 to $18,400 depending upon
the department and the level of the award. In addition up to 18
credits of tuition scholarship are offered.
Eligible Programs: All graduate programs.
Requirements and Restrictions: Students must be admitted
to degree programs by the date of the application deadline, and
be registered full-time during their award terms. Full-time TA's
are required to work approximately 20 hours per week in their
departments. Additional outside employment is not allowed.
• Rules and Guidelines
for Graduate Assistants
Application Process and Deadlines: New applicants for admission
should apply
online through the Graduate School Application for Admission
and Financial Aid by the appropriate deadline.
Admitted students should request and submit a paper application
or apply
online by February 15 for fall, or November 15 for spring.
The Graduate School does not offer assistantships during summer
terms.
