Please submit this form to College of Graduate Studies by February 1, 2024.

Section I: Department/Unit Information

Please select your unit area: *

Title for GA Position: *

Position requested by: *

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Identify the type of GA request: (select one category) *

Renewal (Current GA has completed one year and will complete year two of an appointment). Provide the name of the person currently in this position below.
Replacement (Need to hire a new GA to start a 2-year term in an existing position). Provide the name of the person completing the two-year appointment below.
New (Request for a New GA position, position does not currently exist; see Section III below).

If requesting a replacement position, remember to submit an updated job description and this form: Requisition for New or Replacement Faculty & Staff to HR.

Job Description Upload

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Please attach and upload here. A template can be found here.

Section III: Type of GA Position You are Requesting

This section must be completed for ALL requests.

What is the GA Category that you are requesting? (See cost details below) *

Category I: 100% Appointment - Standard. 12 mo.
Category I: 100% Appointment - Standard. 9 mo.
Category I: 100% Appointment - Standard Plus Meals & Housing. 12 mo. w/ Summer housing
Category II: 50% Appointment - 12 mo.
Category II: 50% Appointment - 9 mo.

Cost details for 2024-25

* based on current minimum wage

Per the rates on cost details, what is the total amount (including fringe) to be charged to the account: *

Initial each item below to indicate you have read and understand the information.

In addition to a tuition waiver, housing (if applicable), and a meal plan (if applicable), GAs can work up to 20 or 29 hours per week and will be paid at the current minimum wage rate. GAs are required to clock in and out in ADP. *

GAs are responsible for submitting tuition remission forms to HR by established due dates or risk not receiving tuition remission. GAs must be enrolled in 6 credit hours in the Fall and Spring and 3 credit hours in the Summer (if applicable) to retain their position. *

If desired, contact the Housing office by February 5 to request a bed be held for your prospective GA. *

Housing and meal plan rates can be found here. Pricing has not been finalized for the 2024-25 academic year at this time.

Tuition remission does NOT apply to any fees. Students are responsible for all fees including the technology fee ($8 per credit hour) and program fees. *

GAs may not hold any other positions on campus. *

International students are not permitted to work more than 20 hours a week, and all other students are not permitted to work more than 20 hours a week while class is in session. *

An individual cannot be interviewed or hired as a GA until the College of Graduate Studies office has confirmed their application and acceptance into a graduate program. *

GAs and their supervisors must attend the required HR orientation at the beginning of each academic year. *

2024-25 Department/Unit Application for a Graduate Assistantship Position

Please submit this form to College of Graduate Studies by February 1, 2024.

Section I: Department/Unit Information

Section II-A: Current Position Information

Section III: Type of GA Position You are Requesting

Initial each item below to indicate you have read and understand the information.

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