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Graduate Assistantship Program

OGS funding for GA positions for the 2027-2028 academic year are open during the month of November 2026. To apply for OGS funding, departments should complete the GA Funding Request form on or before Monday, November 30, 2026. Requests will be reviewed by a committee of academic leaders and university staff, and evaluated for academic alignment, professional development, appropriateness of duties, benefit to the student, benefit to the university, and overall quality.

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Note: funds for the 2026-27 academic year have been allocated.

Graduate Program Orientations