Graduate Assistantship Student Application
Academic year 2015-2016
There are two types of graduate assistantships. Both are competitive and are based on the requirements listed
below. The assistantship includes 10 hours of work per week at $12 an hour in the fall and spring semesters
when classes are in session. Graduate assistants receive tuition remission for fall and spring semesters when
classes are in session - excluding summer and winter sessions. The student is responsible for all fees.
Students are welcome to submit a graduate assistant application even if they have not had a decision
on their admissions application; the School of Graduate Studies will monitor admissions applications as they
go through the process. The assistantship is for one academic year and may be renewable for a second year.
Current graduate assistants interested in continuing for another year must reapply. There is a mid-year and endyear evaluation.
Graduate Program Assistantship Details
Graduate program assistantships are intended to encourage and assist students pursue their course of
graduate study; provide students with professional development opportunities and work experience; and support
university projects.
Graduate Research Assistantship Details
Graduate research assistantships are designed to link a graduate student with a faculty member on a
meaningful research project, which may lead to a presentation at a conference, a joint publication, or other
significant professional activity.
Graduate Assistantship Eligibility Requirements
Before submitting an application, please review the requirements below to ensure that you are eligible
for a graduate assistantship. The School of Graduate Studies will verify your eligibility. Current Salem
State University employees are not eligible for graduate assistantships.
Graduate Assistantship Selection Criteria
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Be unconditionally admitted into a master’s degree program at Salem State University (required)
Enrollment in at least six credits each semester (required)
Minimum 3.0 undergraduate or 3.5 graduate GPA (preferred).
If required for admissions, satisfactory scores on standardized tests, TOEFL or IELTS (preferred)
Students may not have more than one graduate assistantship position at a time.
Rev. 10/15/2014
Graduate Assistantship Student Application
Academic year 2015-2016
Student Information (please type or write clearly)
Last name:
First name:
Mailing address: (street/number)
Apt #
Home phone:
Work phone:
SSU email:
City
Middle Initial:
Student ID:
State:
Zip:
Mobile phone:
Personal email:
Undergraduate degree:
Year:
GPA:
Major:
Minor:
Graduate program:
Degree sought:
Estimated graduation date:
Current students – Graduate GPA:
New applicant
Renewal applicant
Applying for:
Have you held a graduate assistantship at SSU
before? If so, when?
Program assistantship
Research assistantship
Either
Checklist:
My personal statement is attached.
My resume is attached.
I have completed my application to a graduate degree program (for new graduate students).
A personal statement is an opportunity to present yourself, your interests, career goals and reasons for applying
for a graduate assistantship (2,000 words). Be sure to include your 5 strongest skills, and describe how you
plan to apply your strengths and experience to a program or research assistantship.
Student Signature:
(or typed name if sent by e-mail)
Date:
Applications are accepted by email, regular mail, fax or in person. Our contact information is:
Maria Leighton
School of Graduate Studies
Salem State University
352 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA 01970
Rev. 10/15/2014
Phone: 978.542.6321
Fax: 978.542.7215
Email: gradassist@salemstate.edu