Teaching Assistantships

Applicants interested in applying for financial assistance can do so in their online application.

Teaching assistantships in the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences are awarded in early spring for the following academic year (fall semester). Admission decisions are made first, followed by offers for TA positions.

The School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences will continue to review applications for fall admission to our PhD programs until July 1st of the preceding summer. However, decisions for TA and RA fellowships are typically made much earlier in the admissions cycle.  Typically, the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences makes 10-20 offers for new teaching assistantships in an admissions cycle. These positions are competitive and interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Prior to attending orientation and enrolling in classes, incoming first-year students will complete the ALEKS Mathematics Placement Assessment. This includes:

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