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Q. Who is eligible for a graduate assistantship?

A. In order to be considered for an assistantship, students must be a full-time graduate students in good standing. Only students who meet the requirements of the assistantship position will receive an offer. Because each program/department has specific needs, only the programs to which you are applying to will review your application for an assistantship.

Q. What is the time commitment of a graduate assistantship?

A. Graduate assistantships are considered part-time employment. Students will work up to 20 hours per week. The department or program in which a student is hired will determine the the work schedule. Graduate assistant positions working less than 20 hours per week are not benefits eligible.

Q. How are students compensated? 

A. Compensation is in the form of a stipend and possible tuition remission. A stipend is a set amount that is paid over a specific time. Graduate assistants are paid twice per month on the 10th and 25th. 

Tuition remission is how the university refers to paying for your tuition. As part of your contract, the university may pay for all or part of your tuition as part of your assistantship. The amount of tuition remission is determined by the department or program. 

Some assistantships have additional benefits such as room and board depending on the type of assistantship and where the student will work. Room and board costs are generally only covered for assistantships in which students live in university housing through Student Development. 

Q. How will students know how much tuition remission they will receive and how much they will be compensated? 

A. At the time of the offer, the department or program representative who is authorized to hire graduate assistants will issue a contract outlining duties and responsibilities, the amount of the stipend, and how much tuition remission will be paid. 

Q. Do graduate assistants get health benefits? 

A. Yes. At this time the university provides health benefits to graduate assistants who work 20 hours per week. The health insurance program that is offered is for single coverage only, meaning that only the graduate assistant is covered. At this time there is not coverage available for dependants. 

Q. How long do graduate assistantships last? 

A. Depending on the needs of your program or department, graduate assistant contract can be written for up to one year. There are instances where contracts are for one semester, two semesters, summer semester only or for a full calendar year. 

Q. Will I be required to have a back ground check and a drug test? 

A. In general, background checks and drug tests are offered to those who work with children, government or some type of community program. There could be instances where applicants are asked to provide a background check depending on the type of work they will be doing, such as working with state or federal contractors. 

There are four types of graduate assistantships:

• Teaching Assistant
  • A graduate teaching assistant provides academic instruction under the supervision of a faculty member. Key responsibilities involve supporting the instructional activities of one or more courses and may include: assisting in-class (including online) instruction; grading and evaluation; holding office hours; preparing course materials; and/or providing student support.
• Research Assistant
  • A research GA is a graduate student hired to support one or more ongoing research initiatives related to the GA's degree or program of study and led by a faculty member or other University researcher. Key responsibilities of a Graduate Research Assistant may include: design and execution of research studies; literature reviews; data collection, analysis, and interpretation; writing research papers and reports; and/or contributing to grant proposals.
• Administrative Assistant
  • An administrative GA helps support the smooth and efficient operation of a department, academic unit or staff office. Key responsibilities may include: managing communications; office organization; data entry and record-keeping; coordinating travel arrangements; planning and coordination of events; providing customer service; and/or performing other clerical or administrative support tasks. Administrative GA's also include students performing research that is not related to the GA's degree or program of study. 
• Residential Assistant
  • A residential GA lives in residence halls or neighborhood homes and contributes to the educational and co-curricular experience of students living there Key responsibilities may include: supervising undergraduate Resident Assistants or Fellows; documenting and reporting student conduct violations; providing ministerial support; assisting with campus opening/closing activities; providing crisis response support; and/or providing informal advising and counseling.

Once you receive an assistantship offer, there are some items that need to be taken care of in order to be successful as a graduate assistant. 

• Sign your Contract: Once you have been offered an assistantship, you will receive a contract from the department in which you will be working. Review the contract carefully and ask any questions related to your hours, time off, stipend, and tuition remission before signing. After your contract is processed, you may not be able to make changes. If you have questions contact your supervisor or UDGradSchool@udayton.edu
• Navigate Financial Aid: If you have worked through The Office of Financial Aid also known as Flyer Student Services for funding purposes, you will want to ensure they are aware that you have accepted an assistantship. Your funding award may be affected since you will be earning a stipend and have tuition remission.

• Contact Human Resources: Before your first day of work, you are required to go to Human Resources and complete the paperwork necessary to be eligible to work at UD as a graduate assistant. Students who may have worked on campus as an undergraduate employee, or graduate students who worked on campus but were not on contract, are still required to visit Human Resources. There are no exceptions to this policy.

• Update Your Contact Information: It is your responsibility as a graduate assistant to ensure that your supervisor and other faculty and staff are able to get in contact with you when necessary. Please visit Porches to set up your email account and phone number with the most recent and preferred contact information. You will be able to forward your udayton.edu email account to another email account (if you prefer) and list your work location. 

• Attend Graduate Assistant Orientation: Beyond working with your supervisor. Each year UD offers a graduate assistant orientation in August each year. This orientation will cover specific requirements and aspects of the GA, TA  and Research positions. You can register here or contact UDGradschool@udayton.edu for more information.