Graduate assistants are employment-based appointments where students, in exchange for their service, receive a stipend, tuition remission, and an institutional contribution toward the health insurance program available only to graduate assistants.
Teaching and research assistants are the most common form of student support, are offered on a competitive basis and are generally administered by the academic departments. Contact your academic department for more details.
Graduate Assistantships by Program
| Program | Pre-Candidacy | Post-Candidacy |
|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | $32,250 | $33,325 |
| Biomedical Sciences - Dental School | $32,250 | $33,325 |
| Epidemiology & Human Genetics | $32,250 | $33,325 |
| FCTL GTA | $32,250 | $33,325 |
| Gerontology | $32,250 | $33,325 |
| Marine-Estuarine-Environmental Science | $28,873 | $30,058 |
| Molecular Medicine | $32,250 | $33,325 |
| Molecular Microbiology & Immunology | $32,250 | $33,325 |
| Neuroscience | $32,250 | $33,325 |
| Nursing | $32,250 | $33,325 |
| Oral & Experimental Pathology | $32,250 | $33,325 |
| Pharmaceutical Health Services Research | $32,250 | $33,325 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | $32,250 | $33,325 |
| Physical Rehabilitation Science | $32,250 | $33,325 |
| Preventative Medicine | $32,250 | $33,325 |
| Social Work | $29,885 | $31,175 |
Criterion of Appointment
Pre-Candidacy - Graduate student in good standing who lacks previous teaching or research experience.
Post-Candidacy - Graduate student in good standing who has passed the departmental preliminary exam and has been formally admitted to candidacy for the doctoral degree.
If you should have any questions, please contact Celeste Gerhart at (410)706-8323
The Graduate Assistant Advisory Committee (GAAC) meets through the meet and confer process with President Perman and the Graduate School leadership team each term. Direct any agenda items to umb.gsa.president@gmail.com
FAQs
Is Tuition Covered?
Yes. Tuition remission covers 10 credits of tuition every fall and spring semesters. Summer tuition is charged at the in-state rate.
How much of the student health insurance premium is covered?
The Graduate Assistantship covers 100% of the student's health insurance premium. More information about the insurance plan.
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Graduate Assistant Guide 2023-2024
Graduate Assistant Guide 2023-2024
Sample Graduate Assistant Weekly Time Allocation
Please contact Celeste Gerhart with questions relating to Graduate Assistantships.
P: 410.706.6794
E: Cgerhart@umaryland.edu