Graduate Assistantships

Prospective and currently enrolled graduate students who have been formally admitted into a master's or doctoral degree program have the opportunity to apply for a graduate assistantship. Graduate Assistant opportunities are designed to provide the student with relevant experiences that will help them continue to develop the skillsets of a professional. *Full-time students are eligible for a full-time GA position or 1 or 2 part-time GA positions.

Full Time Graduate Assistants

• work 20 hours per week (on average) for total of 300 hours in Fall and in Spring;
• earn $6,000 annual stipend, paid out bi-weekly during Fall and Spring terms;
• receive 18 credits of tuition waiver for the academic year.

Part Time Graduate Assistants*

• work 10 hours per week (on average) for total of 150 hours in Fall and in Spring;
• earn $3,000 annual stipend, paid out bi-weekly during Fall and Spring terms;
• receive 9 credits of tuition waiver for the academic year.

Processes related to Graduate Assistantship Applications and Awards have been revised. Updates on Fall 2025 graduate assistantship opportunities, deadlines, and process will continue to be posted to this page.

May 5, 2025 Update:

Graduate Assistant applications for the Fall 2025 / Spring 2026 Academic Year are being accepted now. Our first round of placements is wrapping up. If you’ve applied for a GA position and haven’t received a response, please feel free to contact us at AdultLearning@millersville.edu

Opportunities are available for review and application through the University's hiring portal, PeopleAdmin. Applicants will be asked to upload a current resume and respond to several questions. Some postings require a cover letter. Most positions require on-campus work.

Please see quick guide to PeopleAdmin Graduate Assistantship Search below. Reach out by email to adultlearning@millersville.edu or stop by our office in Lyle Hall if you need further assistance.

For those who are interested in a Graduate Assistantship starting in Spring 2026, we plan to have opportunities posted and open for application early in the Fall semester. Updates and timeline for Spring 2026 assistantship opportunities will be posted on this web page.

 How to search and apply in PeopleAdmin

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Millersville University is committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive campus environment. Many of our academic and administrative offices offer resources and programs to support the success and engagement of all students. We welcome applications for graduate assistant positions from students with a variety of experiences and perspectives.