Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
- Compensation includes partial tuition remission and a stipend
- Hours worked: 20 hours per week during the academic year
- GAs are selected during the admissions process
- All applicants are considered for a GA position
- Appointments are for one academic year only
- Only incoming students are eligible
Research Assistantships
- Compensation varies depending on the role and funding source
- Hours worked will vary, but will not exceed 20 hours per week during the academic year
- RAs are hired by the Wagner research centers and institutes. Research assistantship opportunities are announced as they become available, typically at the end of summer or start of each semester.
- Appointments are typically for one year, sometimes renewed
- Both incoming and continuing students are eligible
Teaching Assistantships
- Compensation is hourly wage
- Hours worked will vary, but will not exceed 20 hours per week during the academic year
- TAs are selected each semester by faculty from among students who have completed the course with a strong performance record
- Appointments are for the semester, sometimes renewed
- Only continuing students are eligible