These employees can be categorized as:

• Graduate Research Assistants (GRAs)
• Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs)
• Graduate Assistants (GAs)
• Student Assistants

GRAs and GTAs are typically hired by the graduate schools to perform assistantships that are related with the student’s degree. Graduate Assistants and Student Assistants can be hired to perform tasks within your department such as clerical support, web development, etc.
More information regarding appointment of and approvals for hiring GRAs, GTAs and GAs can be obtained through the Office of Graduate Education and the Office of Academic Affairs.
Student Assistants.

These positions are federal financial aid awards that allow students to earn money for educational expenses while also gaining valuable work experience. Note that FWS students cannot be employed in multiple jobs while in a FWS position. 

Students will need to be assigned a non-FWS category if: 

They were offered a FWS award and declined it  All of the award funding for academic year has been received 

 

For additional information on how to apply for an award or obtain a FWS position on campus, visit the FWS website.

• Award period has ended 

Students with a F-1 or J-1 visa are eligible to work anywhere on campus as student employees. They will need to maintain a full course load and can work no more than 20 hours per week during the term. For more information, contact Global HR.

• Visiting Research
• Coops
• Internships