Graduate Assistant Application
Becoming a Davis College of Business Graduate Assistant is a high honor. To qualify for an
appointment as a Davis Graduate Assistant, you must have a solid scholastic record, a strong
undergraduate background in your major field, and for foreign students, must have demonstrated
evidence of a high level of English proficiency. The assistantships will be merit based and
granted to students who have excelled academically, can provide outstanding letters of
recommendation, and exude qualities of a senior leader in their academic surroundings, and
community involvement.
Requirements:
All applicants must be at least conditionally admitted as potential graduate degree candidates in
the Accelerated MBA program in order to be considered for appointments.
Criteria:
Strong candidates should:
 have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA in their undergraduate work
 have a competitive GMAT or comparable GRE score (required for all)
 clearly define in 500 words or less why they should be awarded an assistantship
Award:
Normally the assistantship awards will be somewhere between one third and one half of the
student’s tuition. In addition to the tuition award, there is a stipend that is paid at the end of each
term. Awards will be granted to maximize the benefit of both the students and the Graduate
Programs. The Graduate Assistants will be responsible for paying the balance of their tuition
and their assistantship will continue into the next semester only if their account is in good
standing.
Graduate Assistants must maintain at least a B (3.0) average and will be required to work a total
of 10 hours per week for the Davis College of Business consistent with the support needs of the
College. Should any Assistant fall below the GPA requirements or otherwise lapse in good
standing within the program, the award will be revoked and the student will be responsible for
the full tuition in the next semester and thereafter.
To Apply:
Submit this application at your earliest convenience to:
Associate Director, Graduate Programs
Davis College of Business
2800 University Boulevard North
Jacksonville, FL 32211
Applicant Information:
Name:
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First
Middle
Student ID:
Date: ___________
Last
E-Mail:
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Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________
Phone Number: Daytime: _____________ Evening: _____________ Work: _____________
Applying for:
Fall 20__
Spring 20__
Guidelines:
As a Davis Graduate Assistant, you will be required to work for the Davis College of Business in
the Graduate Programs Office (or for a professor) for 10 hours a week. This is to include the
Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters. Working hours will be coordinated around your MBA
course times and will accommodate professor meetings and testing times. Any time off must
be approved by the Associate Director of Graduate Programs, and be submitted in writing at
least two weeks in advance.
Professional References:
Name:
Title/Position:
Address:
Phone:
1)
2)
3)
May we correspond directly with the references you have listed above?
Any memberships and activities in professional organizations?
Yes
Yes
No
No If yes please list:
Educational Background:
College(s):
Name:
Dates Attended:
Postgraduate or special sessions work:
Honors or awards:
Special qualifications: (CPA, teacher certification, etc.)
Anything additional you would like us to consider:
Major:
Degree:
How would a Davis Graduate Assistantship at Jacksonville University benefit you?
Please include the following when submitting your application:
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GMAT/GRE Score(s)
Resume
Two letters of recommendation
Do you intend to go to graduate school even if you do not receive an assistantship?
Yes _____________ No _______________
Signature:
My signature applies to all sections of this application form. All statements are correct to the
best of my knowledge and belief. I understand Graduate Assistants must be enrolled as full time students during the academic year of appointment.
Date: