Graduate Assistantships

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  • Doctoral students may be eligible to work as a Graduate Assistant (GA).
  • Graduate Assistantship assignments are made on a one-semester basis.
  • You will need to re-apply for an assistantship each semester.
  • GAs are granted by the DPLS Chair to full-time graduate students.
  • All GAs are subject to final acceptance by the Financial Aid Office.
  • Graduate Assistants receive an hourly wage and are required to work anywhere from 4 - 10 hours per week.
  • In order to be eligible for a GA, students must be registered for at least 6 credits during the semester in which the assistantship applies.
  • Graduate Assistants who are not performing satisfactorily, or who are on academic probation, will not have their assistantships renewed.
  • Graduate Assistant applicants should have completed, or be in the process of completing, the Ph.D. application process.
  • To apply for a Graduate Assistantship please complete and submit the GA application form (PDF) by the semester due date.
  • Application due dates:
Term: Fall, Due: July 16
Term: Spring, Due: November 16
Term: Summer, Due: March 16
The Graduate Assistantship application form (PDF) can be faxed to Fax: 509-313-3463.
  • Graduate Assistant applications will be accepted after the indicated dates only if positions remain open.
  • Graduate Assistant applicants must have a valid US Social Security Number in order for a Graduate Assistantship to be granted.
  • Timecards. Graduate Assistants are responsible for submitting their timecards. Directions and forms can be found at the Gonzaga University employee information site.
  • Questions. Questions about becoming a GA can be directed to Marnie Broughton.