Graduate Administrative, Research, and Teaching Assistantships

Graduate Student Assistantships allow students to gain practical and academic learning experience while providing financial assistance to complete their programs. Available appointments vary by each department and program, but generally assistantships require 20-hours per week commitment and receive tuition remission, health insurance and a stipend.

Preparing Your Application

When to Apply: Applications from continuing students for graduate assistant positions are due by March 15th for the upcoming academic year. You must already be accepted to a full-time graduate program at Temple University.

Applicants for the upcoming academic year should indicate their interest once they have been admitted to a degree program.

Qualifications: To be considered, an applicant must be a matriculated full-time student and maintain a GPA of 3.5. International students who wish to be considered for a Teaching Assistantship must meet the above requirements as well as take and pass the Test of Spoken English (former Speak Test).

How to Apply: To apply, log onto EdPortal and select "Assistantship Application."

If you have questions about the process or the applications please contact

Graduate Programs Office
College of Education, Temple University
Philadelphia, PA 19122
email: gradprograms@temple.edu

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