| A number of graduate
assistantships are available from the participating academic units. MESP
students in both the Department of Environmental Sciences and the Biology
Department can be
considered for graduate assistantship funding through the Shannon Point
Marine Center (SPMC), usually during the second year when their thesis
research is underway at SPMC. Assistantships are of two categories:
teaching assistantships and research assistantships. The latter are
available primarily as research contracts on grants obtained by
individual faculty. There are requirements and responsibilities common to
both. Full-time graduate assistants work 20 hrs per week and, by
University regulation, are not allowed additional salary or employment
from any other university office or program. Half-time graduate
assistants work 10 hrs per week and may work additional hours on campus,
not to exceed a total of 20 hrs per week. Both full- and part-time
assistants must be enrolled for a minimum of 8 credits each quarter.
A full-time graduate assistantship is a competitive award that
carries important responsibilities and substantial benefits. Current
salaries, graduate assistantship policies and application forms
are available on the WWU graduate
school website. Full-time assistants are generally eligible for
remission of approximately 90% of their tuition costs. Other forms of
support also may be available that will pay salary on an hourly basis or
pay partial or total tuition fees. All students admitted to the program
will be considered for such support. Prospective students should download
and complete an assistantship application. |
