SUMMER EMPLOYMENT
The 2025 Graduate Supplemental Summer Compensation form must be completed by both the student and Principal Investigator, and submitted by Monday, April 28, 2025 to ensure timely processing and payment. Contact grad-funding@optics.arizona.edu with questions.
Be sure to complete all steps:
- Register for Fall 2025 Classes: Funding paperwork will not be processed if you are not yet registered full time for the fall term (at least 6 units). If you are planning to graduate in Summer 2025 follow the specific set of instructions provided to you via email or contact Mark Rodriguez (mrod@optics.arizona.edu) for guidance.
- Complete the student portion of the 2025 Graduate Summer Supplemental Compensation Form (PDF).
- Request that your faculty supervisor complete their section of the hiring form, including signature, account number, and number of approved hours to work.
- Submit completed form via email to grad-funding@optics.arizona.edu by April 28, 2025.
A Graduate Student is not authorized to work, and Principal Investigator may not assign research project until funding and student academic registration is verified by OSC Academic Programs, Accounting, and Human Resources, and hiring is complete. Retroactive hire/pay is not supported based on UA Policy..
Teaching Assistantships (TA Positions)
Application: Fall 2025 TA Sign-up will be available in mid-May 2025
Students offered a TA position should complete the Spring 2025 TA Funding Authorization Form. Completed forms should be emailed to grad-funding@optics.arizona.edu. Students and the course instructor must complete and sign the form before submission. Late forms will be processed but may result in late start dates and missed pay. Teaching appointments are by semester only, and a separate graduate student appointment form must be completed for fall and spring semesters. Students are limited to 1.0 Full Time Equivalency (FTE) in teaching appointments. Students who surpass the 1.0 FTE limit must complete the online Graduate Student Teaching Appointment Petition form. Upon completion of the online form, the student’s faculty advisor will be emailed a faculty petition. Both petitions must be filled out for consideration of additional teaching appointments.
Research Assistantships (RA Positions)
Students being hired by a faculty member to work in a research group should complete The RA Funding Authorization hiring form. Completed forms should be emailed to grad-funding@optics.arizona.edu by November 25, 2024. Students and Faculty must complete and sign the form before submission. Late forms will be processed but may result in late start dates and missed pay.
spring 2025 RA FUNDING AUTHORIZATION FORM
Graduate Assistant/Associate Information
A .50 full-time equivalent (half-time; 20 hours per week) teaching or research assistant position includes a stipend, a full tuition waiver and student health insurance; a .25 FTE (quarter-time; 10 hours a week) position includes a stipend, a waiver of half tuition and student health insurance.
OSC GA Benefits Summary Sheet (PDF)
Qualifications for GA Appointment
Questions regarding GA funding should be directed to grad-funding@optics.arizona.edu.