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