Application for Graduate Assistantship 2026-2027

Employment of graduate students as Graduate Assistants enables them to pursue their graduate education, strengthens the quality of their educational experience, and helps the University develop the quality of its graduate programs. They also provide valuable and necessary services to the University. However, because Graduate Assistants are graduate students, their duties should have a direct relationship to their academic program of study.

Complete this form ONLY if you are applying for a graduate assistantship.

The priority deadline to apply for a Graduate Assistantship position for the 2026-2027 academic year is
March 1, 2026.

Please enter your name and information as it appears on the application for admission.

This application is for positions in the 2026-2027 academic year beginning in the Fall 2026 term.

Email Address

First Name

Last Name

Birthdate

Skills/experiences you have which might be used by a graduate assistant:

Special honors, publications or presentations:

Are you interested in teaching a science lab course?

Yes

In which areas are you interested in teaching?

Biology

Chemistry

Computing Sciences

Physics

Please upload a resume for review by the various departments.

Or, type or copy-and-paste your document here:

Please note: Graduate Assistantships are typically awarded for the academic year with possible opportunity for renewal for a second year provided a 3.00 GPA or better is maintained, have made sufficient progress towards completion of degree requirements, and have performed at an acceptable level of service during the first year. Evaluations are conducted annually by supervisors. Performances that are judged unsatisfactory are subject to having the assistantship rescinded.

Deadline: Applications for admission and applications for a graduate assistantship must be submitted by March 1^st to be considered. All hiring departments will have access to view all graduate assistant applications. Once a decision from the department is made, they will make a recommendation to their Dean for approval. Assistantship agreements and all related paperwork are issued and managed through the Office of Graduate Academic and Student Services. For additional information about the Graduate Assistantship Program, please contact Dr. Lisa LoBasso by email.

Student Signature (electronic)

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The University will promptly address reports of discrimination under the University Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy or the Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy Anyone who has questions about the above referenced policies, or wishes to report a possible violation of one of the policies should contact:

Elizabeth M. Garcia
Title IX Coordinator
The Office of Equity and Diversity
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elizabeth.garcia2@scranton.edu
(570) 941-6645
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