Graduate Assistantship Program

Approximately 120 graduate assistantship (GA) positions are sponsored by The College of Saint Rose each academic year. They are meant to provide qualified master’s degree candidates with opportunities to augment their educational experiences.

To be apply for a graduate assistantship please complete the below steps by August 18, 2023.

Graduate assistantship (GA) positions are meant to provide qualified master’s degree candidates with opportunities to augment their educational experiences. Assistantships place emphasis on meaningful professional activities through engagement with college faculty and/or administrators. The selection process is competitively-based and may include an interview.

Frequently Asked Questions

In order to be eligible students must:

  • Be admitted to a master’s degree program at The College of Saint Rose (students in dual degree programs – eg. BS/MS, BS/MSED, BS/MBA, ASPIRE, etc. are not eligible) as either a/an:
    • Unconditionally accepted student.
    • Conditionally accepted student pending receipt of proof of certification.
    • Conditionally accepted student pending receipt of assessment (GRE/MAT/edTPA).
    • Conditionally accepted student pending receipt of final transcript.
  • Be enrolled full-time (at least 9 graduate credits).
  • Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
  • Not be registered for full-time student teaching, internship, practicum, or field placement, during the term of position.
  • Not have accepted other institutional aid or tuition benefit (i.e. Scholarships, tuition discounts, etc.).
    • You can combine a GA position with a grant.

GA’s are awarded a $3,200 tuition based grant in return for 150 hours of work each semester (Fall and Spring).

The award is applied directly to the GA’s student account (much like a student loan or grant) at the end of each semester/completion of 150 hours.

Application Process: Please complete the below steps by August 18, 2023 to be considered.

  1. Please complete this form to express your interest in applying for a GA position for the 2023-24 academic year.
  2. Please send your resume to halbina@strose.edu once you have completed step 1.
  3. Ensure you are eligible to apply for a GA position by reviewing the requirements.

More questions?

Here are some handy links and contacts: 

Graduate Admissions
grad@strose.edu
518.454.5144 

Financial Aid
finaid@strose.edu
518.458.5464


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