Application for Graduate Assistantship

Application for Graduate Assistantship

Employment opportunities for you as an eligible Graduate Assistant.

The Graduate College is here to help you financially. Our Graduate Assistantships (GA) provide UNI graduate students with funding through the form of a stipend so you can go the extra distance. 

Graduate College

...I had the opportunity to get exposed to people from different majors and different backgrounds outside of my cohort while I worked as a GA...

Sydney Cindrich

Quick tips

  • Submit you application no later than February 1st for full consideration for the next academic year support (this deadline varies among programs).

  • The GA Application will be sent to the unit/department/program selected; thus, separate applications must be submitted if applying for multiple positions and units.

  • Timing of decisions and funding availability vary by department and unit.

  • Conditionally admitted students due to GPA reasons are not eligible for funding.

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FAQs
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Application for Graduate Assistantship

Basic Information
Incoming students should start their application for admission to receive their UID
This status is used to determine at which rate your tuition is billed
Spouse can be also billed at the in-state tuition rate if you are awarded with a GA.

The following question is optional and will not affect admission or funding decisions and are not reported to a hiring unit.

Which categories describe you? Select all that apply to you:
Program and GPA
Select your plan of study in the "Primary Program" field below. If enrolled in multiple programs, select your main program. Funding will be awarded considering the main program only.
Convert and enter standard gpa value.
Convert and enter standard gpa value.
Convert and enter standard gpa value.
Desired Appointment Terms and Type
Select desired appointment terms (you may select multiple)
GAs cannot occur during the summer semester. Funding is set on a year basis i.e. Fall 2021 to Spring 2022.
Academic Department
Non-Academic Department

Direct application to (you should see a contact listed on the GA job description):

References

Please enter three references and contact information for each. Further information may be requested by the hiring department in terms of letters or other requirements. Letters of recommendation should not be attached to this form.

Relevant Work Experience
Teaching Experience (if applicable)
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  • Submission of this form is a certification that the information reported is true and correct to the best of your knowledge.
  • Submission does not guarantee you will be awarded a position.
  • Questions should be addressed to the unit you are applying to.