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Graduate Assistantships

A number of teaching, research and service assistantships are available for qualified students in all areas of the University. Graduate assistants may be appointed for the academic year (nine months) fiscal year (twelve months) or summer. Graduate assistants must be enrolled as full-time students and maintain a 3.0 grade point average. Full time is nine (9) hours fall and spring, six (6) hours summer Assistantships provide a salary, tuition exemption and a waiver of the non-resident fee.

Should a graduate assistant resign or be terminated from the University, the student will be held accountable for all tuition and fees for that semester. Graduate assistants are not permitted to hold employment outside the University without written authorization from the Dean of the Graduate School. Inquiries and applications should be made directly to the student’s degree program or university department.

There are a number of scholarships and fellowships available to students. Students are asked to check with the College of Sciences and the College of Engineering, and the department of their interest for further information.

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