Request for UGA Positions
Each year, the College of Graduate Studies and Research awards 43.5 University Graduate Assistantships (UGA) to academic programs based on a competitive application process. Graduate Assistantships are awarded in one of three categories:
- Teaching Assistant: A graduate student who (a) assists a faculty member who is the instructor of record for a course, or (b) is the instructor of record for an undergraduate course under the supervision or mentorship of a faculty member. The duties of such an appointment may include work in the classroom, in laboratories, in online learning environments, or in other learning settings.
- Research Assistant: A graduate student who is engaged in activities that support faculty research.
- Academic Assistant: A graduate student with focused responsibility for applied professional practice within an academic department or a University administrative unit. These positions may include significant student or client interaction and include an intentional student development and educational component.
UGA Applications are typically due in early November and awards are announced prior to the Thanksgiving break. For 2008-2009 awards, the deadlines are as follows:
| November 9, 2007: |
Applications (768KB DOC) due to College Deans |
| November 14, 2007: |
Applications (768KB DOC) forwarded from College Deans’ offices to the College of Graduate Studies and Research |
| November 21, 2007: |
2008-2009 UGA awards announced |
For application guidelines, click here.
