Graduate Assistantships
2012-2013 Graduate Assistants during Orientation
A variety of Graduate Assistantships are available on an annual basis. Each assistantship provides graduate students with developmental and professional opportunities, as well as financial support (in the form of up to 18 credit hours of tuition per year plus a stipend, which varies by position). Graduate Assistants typically are hired on a 9-12 month contract, work 20-30 hours per week, and must be enrolled full-time (9 graduate credit hours).
To read testimonials from Graduate Assistants about their experiences, please click here.
How to Apply (Deadline: 1/15/13)
- Complete an application to your preferred LUC graduate program (Click here for more information about the Higher Education Program).
- Review Graduate Assistantship Position Descriptions and identify up to five positions for which you would like to apply.
- Complete GA Application.
Important Dates (2012-2013)
| Date | Process |
|---|---|
| Friday, 11/2 | Online application available. |
| Friday, 12/14 | FINAL list of available Graduate Assistantships posted. |
| Tuesday, 1/15 | Application deadline (midnight). |
| Wednesday, 2/12 | Interview candidates identified and notified by this date if not sooner, via email (candidates are encouraged, but not required, to attend on-campus interviews). Candidates begin working with Recruitment Coordination Team, via DSDGrads@luc.edu, to schedule interviews. |
| Sunday, 2/24 | Preview Days Begins: Dinner reception, co-sponsored by the Higher Education Program and the Division of Student Development, providing an overview of each. |
| Monday, 2/25 | Most Student Development departments and offices conduct on-campus interviews at our Lakeshore Campus. Candidates are also invited to visit Higher Education graduate classes. Preview Days Ends. |
| Wednesday, 3/6 | All interviews, including phone interviews, to be completed. At this time, candidates will be asked to rank their position preferences based upon interviews. |
| Friday, 3/8 | Offers extended to candidates. |
| Friday, 4/15 or later | Contracts issued to newly hired Graduate Assistants. |
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the application or application process, please email*:
Symone Simmons, Graduate Assistant
Curtis Main, Administrative Assistant
DSDgrads@luc.edu | 773-508-8840 | Centennial Forum Student Union, Room 100
Office of the Vice President for Student Development
Lakeshore Campus, Loyola University Chicago
Prior to admission, if you have questions or need information regarding the Higher Education M.Ed. Program, including requirements, deadlines, and/or course information, please contact:
Mariana C. Sanabria
Graduate and Professional Enrollment Management
msanabria@luc.edu | 312-915-8900 | 800 Lewis Towers
Water Tower Campus, Loyola University Chicago
Prior to admission, if you have questions or need information regarding the Higher Education Ph.D. Program, including requirements, deadlines, and/or course information, please contact:
Wendy Johnson
School of Education
wjohns7@luc.edu | 312-915-6871 | 1129 Lewis Towers
Water Tower Campus, Loyola University Chicago
If you have any questions or concerns regarding other graduate programs at Loyola University Chicago, please consult the program's website for the appropriate contact.