Title III Graduate Assistantships

Title III provides Graduate Assistantship Opportunities for full-time on-campus students to connect theory learned in the classroom with practical work experience.

Position Types

Graduate Assistant (GA)

Graduate assistants are appointed for the primary purpose of assisting in programming or administrative offices.

Teaching Assistant (TA)

Teaching assistants will assist faculty in teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This can include functioning as a discussion/laboratory section leader, grading assignments, assisting with lab assignments, assisting with lectures, and assisting with office hours.

Research Assistant (RA)

Research assistants will conduct research under the direction of a faculty/staff member. This can include manuscript writing, grant writing, conference presentation, and data collection. Student will receive recognition for work accomplished (eg. Authorship).


Benefits

  • $3000 monthly stipend for doctoral students
  • $2600 monthly stipend for master students
  • In-state tuition while under contract
  • Mentoring
  • Professional development in research, teaching, and administration
  • Monthly seminars

Requirements for GA/TA/RA

  • 3.0 GPA
  • MUST BE RGISTERED FOR CLASSES: 
    • 9 Credit Hours in the Fall & Spring Semesters
  • Please Note:
    • You cannot hold a position without being registered for classes
    • You must be able to report to your GA duties IN PERSON

Important Dates

  • GA Application Periods: 
    • Fall Application Period: June 15th - July 1st
    • Spring Application Period: October 15th - November 1st
  • Fall & Spring Orientation Dates: 
    • ALWAYS the Friday before Fall Classes begin

Application Instructions

Important Reminders:

  • Application Form is only open DURING the application periods listed above
  • You CANNOT go back and edit or save your progress to the form once started
  • You MUST already be accepted into a graduate program before completing the application
  • Please DO NOT email any documents to the Title III Office or they will NOT be included in your application

The assistantships are renewable each year subject to appropriate academic progress, meeting all program requirements, and continued funding from the United States Department of Education.