GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS in the USA

Arkansas Tech University is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.

Specific expectations and responsibilities of graduate assistants vary, based upon department. However, all graduate assistants are required to:

• Work on campus
• Complete a background check
• Participate in a GA Orientation
• Maintain good academic standing
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With partial funding + paid campus roles for Master’s and PhD students. Here is everything you need to know 

🎓 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬

• Master’s and PhD students (all nationalities).

📍 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

• Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, Arkansas, USA.

💰 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 (𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠)

• On-campus graduate assistantship roles that cover varying amounts of your study costs.

• You work on campus in academic or administrative roles while studying.

⏰ 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬

No fixed deadline for the assistantship itself, but you must apply before ATU admission deadlines:

- Master’s – Spring 2026: 1 November 2025

• Master’s – Fall 2026: 1 June 2026

• PhD – deadlines vary by department/project

🎯 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐭

• Admitted or applying Master’s/PhD student at Arkansas Tech University.

- Academically strong.

• Willing to:

– Work on campus

– Complete a background check

– Participate in mandatory GA orientation

📚 Eligible fields

• All subjects offered at Arkansas Tech University can have graduate assistantship opportunities (availability depends on department).

📝 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 (𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥)

• Application form

• Resume/CV

• Letter of intent

• College transcripts (unofficial are often accepted at first)

👉 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 A𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲

1️⃣ Apply for admission to a Master’s or PhD program at Arkansas Tech University.

2️⃣ Go to the Graduate Assistantship/Graduate College page and review current GA openings (often posted via Handshake or departmental ads).

3️⃣ Select the assistantship you’re interested in and carefully read the specific requirements.

4️⃣ Prepare your resume, letter of intent, transcripts and any extra materials listed.

5️⃣ Complete the GA application form and submit all documents to the contact person listed in the advertisement.

6️⃣ If selected, complete background check + GA orientation and sign your contract before starting work.

𝐴𝑝𝑝𝑙𝑦: https://www.atu.edu/orgs/gradcollege/graduateassistants/