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Looking for funded graduate study in the U.S.? The University of Tampa offers competitive Graduate Assistantships for master’s and (where available) doctoral students. These positions combine tuition support with a semester stipend and on-campus work experience a great way to reduce costs while building your CV.

Who can apply

• New or continuing full-time graduate students (Master’s programs and program-specific doctoral opportunities where offered).
• Graduate assistants typically must carry at least 8 credit hours per semester (and no more than 14) while working the assigned assistantship hours.

What it offers

Typical requirements

Exact requirements and application steps can vary by college/department check the specific program page before applying.

• Admission to a qualifying graduate program at the University of Tampa (apply for program admission first).
• Full-time enrollment during the appointment (usually 8–14 credit hours).
• Competitive academic record (many GA postings note eligibility is competitive; some pages state a minimum cumulative GPA requirement for example, some units require a minimum 3.25 GPA).
• Separate assistantship application or invitation some programs invite qualified admitted students to apply for GA positions. Check department instructions.
• Department-specific materials: résumé/CV, statement of interest, letters of recommendation, and (for research/teaching roles) any requested samples or proposals.

Deadlines (how to handle timing)

• There is no single universal deadline for all graduate assistantships; instead, assistantship consideration typically follows program admission timelines. Always apply for graduate admission before or at the same time as you pursue assistantship consideration.

Example admission timing (confirm on your program page):

• Master’s Fall intake: (example earlier announcements use late spring deadlines) check the program page.
• Master’s Spring intake: (example earlier announcements use fall deadlines) check the program page.
  Always verify exact admission deadlines for your intended program on the University of Tampa admissions or program page.

How to apply (quick steps)

1. Choose the graduate program you want at the University of Tampa and review its admission page.
2. Submit the graduate application and required admission documents (transcripts, test scores if required, CV, statement, recommendations).
3. Review the department or Graduate Assistantships information for assistantship application steps some departments invite eligible applicants to apply.
4. If invited/required, complete the assistantship application and attach any requested materials (CV, statement, references).
5. Monitor your email and the department for interview/selection updates.

Quick tips

• Apply early assistantships are competitive and awarded on a rolling/department basis.
• Tailor your CV/statement to the assistantship type (teaching, research, or administrative).
• Contact the department graduate coordinator if you have questions about availability or department-specific deadlines.

Official link

Visit University of Tampa Graduate Assistantships