Y es, you will submit an academic application through the Graduate College for any graduate program of study. Separate applications are required for each graduate assistantship you plan to pursue. Graduate assistantship position postings can be found on the Ohio University Jobs site.
No, the employment applications for graduate assistantships request only a list of references. These can include supervisors, colleagues, advisors, coaches, and faculty. Typically, a reference list consists of the contact information for 3-5 individuals who can speak to your potential for success in a specific position.
Yes, students are fully admitted only when they have been recommended for admission by the faculty for the academic program and offered a graduate assistantship by a partnership department or division unit.
Yes, Ohio University students pursuing an on-campus graduate degree can apply to any of these positions. However, students that are applying to the Master’s in College Student Personnel do have priority eligibility due to the nature of their program of study.
All Ohio University employment opportunities are posted at the Ohio University Jobs site. Individuals are encouraged to contact their perspective academic departments to seek information about additional research, teaching, or graduate assistantship positions available to incoming or current students.
There are rare instances where graduate students desire a change in their assistantship during their time in the College Student Personnel program or other academic program. This does not happen often, but there are opportunities to make this change. If, after careful consideration by the student, a change is necessary, follow the guidelines below to ensure a smooth transition process for all parties involved (e.g, supervisors, departments, students, and faculty).