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Assistantships
The department awards a varying number of assistantships to new students each year. These appointments are primarily teaching assistantships and carry stipends that are competitive with those offered by other graduate institutions. Assistantships cover tuition, provide an annual stipend sufficient to cover on-campus living expenses, and provide medical insurance. Assistantships for Ph.D. students are renewable for up to four years. Assistantships for MA students are renewable for up to two years.
Applicants desiring consideration for assistantships should indicate their preference on the CBA application for admission form. No separate application for financial aid is required. Preference in financial assistance awards is given to Ph.D. applicants, but M.A. applicants are considered as well.
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Assistantship decisions for the fall semester are typically made in February and March. Recipients are notified on or about April 1. Duties of first-year recipients of assistantships will likely include assisting professors with their instructional duties.
In addition to assistantships, the department traditionally gives two competitive awards to Ph.D. students. The McConnell Dissertation Fellowship provides full support for two semesters to a student who is in residence and in the completion year of the dissertation. The Bingham Teaching Fellowships are one-year supplemental stipends and are given in recognition of outstanding teaching abilities and performance.
International applicants will be required to submit evidence of spoken English ability to be considered for teaching assistantships.
For more information on financial assistance, consult our FAQ page on financial assistance.
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