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March 1: Deadline to be considered for a Fall or Fall/Spring teaching assistantship (TA-ship).
November 1: Deadline to be considered for continuation TA-ship from Fall to Spring or for a new Spring only TA-ship.
Applying for an Initial Teaching Assistantship (TA-ship)
Applying for an Initial Teaching Assistantship (TA-ship)
TA Application - have the following items ready to attach to the TA Application.
Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
Evidence of application to Federal Work Study Program (US citizens only)
TA Evaluations from most recent TA-ship (if applicable)
Offered a Teaching Assistantship (TA-ship)
Offered a Teaching Assistantship (TA-ship)
Once you have been offered a TA-ship - complete the following tasks at least two weeks before the start of the semester to allow time for processing.
For students new to UAA only: finalize UAA Admissions process.
Go to Careers at UA and apply for the UAA - Graduate Assistant Teaching/Research - Biological Sciences position.
Register for a minimum of 6 graduate-level credits - work with your graduate advisor to insure your course work is in line with your Graduate Study Plan (GSP).
Contact Anita Franciosi (amfranciosi@alaska.edu) to complete new/rehire paperwork and appointment letter.
Attend TA Orientation activities the week before the start of the semester. Information will be sent as it comes available.
Enroll in one semester only of Graduate Student Health Insurance. The form must be completed no later than the payment deadline each semester. You will enroll for the second semester (if applicable) prior to the start of the second semester.
Familiarize yourself with FERPA.
Complete FERPA Training. This will become available to you once the hiring paperwork has cleared UA Human Resources Office.
Familiarize yourself with Title IX.
Complete Title IX Training. This will become available to you once the hiring paperwork has cleared UA Human Resources Office.
Complete Lab Safety Training. Dates & times provided at orientation.
Applying for a Continuation Teaching Assistantship (TA-ship)
Applying for a Continuation Teaching Assistantship (TA-ship)
Fall semester continuing into Spring semester
Fall semester continuing into Spring semester
All graduate student TAs who are continuing from Fall into Spring need to resubmit a TA Application, and attach the TA Evaluation for the current course you are TA-ing.
October 21: Deadline to be considered for continuation from Fall or for a new Spring TA-ship.
Offered a Continuation TA-ship for the Spring Semester
Offered a Continuation TA-ship for the Spring Semester
Complete the following tasks at least two weeks before the start of the semester to allow time for processing.
1. Register for a minimum of 6 graduate-level credits.
2. Enroll in one semester of Graduate Student Health Insurance.
TA Evaluation
TA Evaluation
A TA Evaluation is required each semester. Evaluations are due October 31 (fall semester) and February 28 (spring semester).
TA Health Insurance
TA Health Insurance
Graduate Assistant Health Insurance - United Healthcare Health Insurance Coverage
Graduate students employed as Research Assistants, Teaching Assistants, Service Assistants, or have Fellowships (GA's) are eligible for health insurance paid for by the college in which the student is employed or the funding agency. Insurance is a mandatory benefit and provided on a semester by semester basis (WWAMI enrollment excluded). Enrollment is not automatic. Graduate students must provide the Graduate School with a copy of their signed contract letter and submit the online enrollment form to finalize their enrollment process.
Enrollment deadlines are posted HERE
Federal Work-Study Funded Graduate Assistantships
Federal Work-Study Funded Graduate Assistantships
Federal Work Study Program is designed to provide jobs to students to help them meet their educationally related expenses.
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