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1. Applications for the Graduate Assistantship program are available from the Program
Coordinator of the applicants program of study.

2. The completed application is due on the last Friday in March for the Fall selection,
and on the last Friday in October, for the Spring selection. NO APPLICATIONS
WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE DUE DATE. In addition to the application, the
following supporting documents must be submitted: a) a resume, b) two letters of
recommendation, and c) a two-page assessment of their self and their academic career
choice. Incomplete applications and/or applications without all of the supporting
documents will not be considered. All fall applications for graduate assistantship must be
turned in to the Dean of Graduate School on the last Friday in March and for spring
applications, all forms and required packages must be turned in on the last Friday in
October. Late applications will not be accepted.

3. All Graduate Assistantship awards are renewable for up to three years. Students who are
in a 31 – 42 credit program may remain in the awarded program for two years. Students
in programs requiring 40 or more credits may remain in the program for up to three years.
Please note that the award is renewable each year and the criteria for renewal are clearly
indicated on pages 23-24 (duties and responsibilities).

4. All selected applicants must complete an interview in their respective departments before
a final notification of the award is made. An award letter (see attached) is sent to selected
awardees which should be signed and returned by the student to the Graduate School

4. Awardees of Graduate Assistantships will be required to sign a contract of employment
each year. Students must also complete the University System of Maryland Tuition
Remission form each semester.