Becoming a Graduate Assistant

Graduate assistantships are designed to support students in their pursuit of advanced degrees at Arkansas Tech University. ATU is an Equal Access, Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that is fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.

Specific expectations and responsibilities of graduate assistants vary, based upon department. However, all graduate assistants are required to:

Work on campus
Complete a background check
Participate in a GA Orientation
Maintain good academic standing

For timely consideration for a GA position, students should complete the online application process for a graduate program no later than March 1 for Fall positions and October 1 for Spring.

Applicants Please Read:

Review application requirements within each specific advertisement below
Submit Application materials to contact person specified within advertisement
General application requirements include resume, letter of intent, and unofficial college transcripts

Current Openings:

For Academic Program Specific Positions - Contact Department and/or Check Handshake

Division of Student Affairs Graduate Assistantships

Orientation Info

New and Returning GA Orientation

New and returning graduate assistants are required to complete an orientation with the Graduate College each academic year they receive a contract. Please click here for more information.

Please contact the Graduate College at 479-968-0398 or gradcollege@atu.edu with any questions about the assistantship process.