Academic Affairs
GSR
Graduate School
Graduate Assistantships

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate assistantships enhance student educational objectives by providing practicum-based experiences, including the development and application of teaching, conducting research and other skills, while advancing the mission of the University. Graduate assistantships also provide financial support in the form of stipends and tuition assistance (paid at in-state rate) to aid full-time or half-time degree-seeking students enrolled in post-baccalaureate degree programs.

Current Openings
- Have a GA position opening to post?
Posted Active until Title Details

Information & Forms

Types of Assistantships
- Graduate Assistantships
- Teaching Assistantships
- Research Assistantships
Assistants are eligible to receive a stipend and tuition waiver (paid at the in-state rate) of up to 18 credits per fiscal year. To be eligible for the tuition waiver, students must enroll for a minimum of six credits in both the fall and spring terms. Tuition is waived only for graduate courses applicable toward masters degree requirements. The tuition waiver does not include waiver of fees. A full-time assistantship requires a time commitment of 20 hours per week, and a half-time assistantship requires 10 hours per week. Hiring managers should discuss job duties, appointment length and anticipated time commitments with candidates prior to offering a position.
Eligibility
- Must be matriculated into a degree-seeking graduate program.
- Must remain in good academic standing by maintaining a GPA of at least 3.0
- Maintain enrollment requirements
- International students must possess necessary visa and other documents required for U.S. employment.
Graduate Students seeking other campus employment should contact Career Services for additional opportunities.
GA Employment Forms
GA Checklist (PDF)

Graduate Assistant Contract - to be completed online.

Graduate Assistant Contract (For grant-funded positions only)

W4 - Federal Withholding Form

MW507 - Maryland State Withholding Form

SU Policy Sign-Off Sheet (PDF)

Direct Deposit Authorization
Payroll Authorization Form (PDF)

Grant Payroll Authorization (grant-funded positions) (PDF)

Tuition Remission and Affidavit Form (PDF)

FERPA Student Worker Security Agreement (PDF)

I-9 Form

GA Pay Schedule (See Contractual Schedule)
Faculty and Staff Forms
Policies
- Salisbury University Graduate Assistant Policy Handbook
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