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Graduate Frequently Asked Questions

I am a graduate student in the School of Education and I do not know how to get an assistantship. Where do I go?

Assistantships are listed weekly in the Beacon. You can also go to the School of Education Website, click on Publications and see the most recent Beacon as well as archived issues. If you are in Furcolo Hall, a Beacon is posted on the bulletin board directly across from the Dean's Office (Furcolo 124). It can also be found in the magazine rack in the lobby of Furcolo Hall.

Ok, I found a position I am interested in, now what?

To apply for a position found in the Beacon, follow the directions at the bottom of the ad under, "To apply...". You will be directed to send information to a specific faculty member.

What paperwork will I need to fill out?

The Business Office will contact you once your paperwork has been completed and signed. You will need to bring the following even if you worked last semester:

US Citizens and Resident
1. US Passport, or
2. Drivers license or University Picture ID
- and -
social security card or US birth certificate
3. Voided check if they desire direct deposit of pay into checking account.

International students
1. Visa
2. Unexpired passport with I-94 card
3. I-20 or DS-2019
4. Social Security Card - if you have one
5. List of dates of entry to & exit from the US
6. Voided check if they desire direct deposit of pay into checking account

When will I get paid and how will I get paid?

Pay checks are issued every other week. The schedule for Fall 2006 is:

For work done in pay period Check Issue Date
09/03/06 - 09/16/06 09/22/06
09/17/06 - 09/16/06 10/06/06*
10/10/06 - 09/30/06 10/20/06
10/15/06 - 10/14/06 11/03/06
10/29/06 - 11/11/06 11/17/06
11/12/06 - 11/25/06 12/01/06
11/26/06 - 12/09/06 12/15/06
12/10/06 - 12/23/06 12/29/06
*Note: No GIC or Non Unit Dental deductions scheduled for this Pay Period.

Pay checks will be held at the Department Office in which you work. Pay stubs for those desiring direct deposit will be found in your assistantship mailbox in the building in which you work.

It is important to note that for those using direct deposit, the first pay check will not be directly deposited. An actual check will be issued and may be picked up at the department office. Your second paycheck should go to direct deposit.


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