Graduate assistant appointments usually are made on an academic year basis. Appointments are renewable provided the student remains in good academic standing, continues to make satisfactory progress as determined by the student’s faculty advisor and supervisory committee, and funding continues to be available.
- MS degree with thesis graduate assistantships typically are awarded for two years.
- Doctoral degree graduate assistantships typically are awarded for 3 years (with MS degree) and 4 to 5 years (without MS degree).