Graduate Assistant Application Steps

There are three (3) steps to the applying for graduate assistantship:
1. Apply for admission to the M.Ed in HIgher Education program, College Student Affairs Leadership (CSAL) emphasis. 
2. Once you have been successfully admitted in the M.Ed. in Higher Education program you will be able to apply for a graduate assistantship position. You need to have a minimum 3.0 GPA to apply for a graduate assistantship. 
3. You have to apply for graduate assistantships on Workday 


Additional Information about Graduate Assistantships
Each Graduate Assistantship requires admission into the M.Ed in Higher Education program. 

Graduate assistants work 10-20 hours per week during the academic year. Details about the work requirements are available in the position description. 
Award Process
All decisions to offer Graduate Assistantships are made by staff in the host department.
Stipend 
The stipend for Graduate Assistantships varies depending on the position, the department in which the position is offered, and the length of time the position lasts.
 

More information about graduate assistantships is available on the Graduate College website

2025-2026 Graduate Assistantships

Graduate Assistant positions for students who have been admitted into the M.Ed. in Higher Education CSAL program for the 2025-2026 academic year. This list will be updated:

Note: You must apply through Workday by searching "student employment opportunities" and clicking on "GVSU Student Jobs".


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