Graduate Assistantships at the University of Iowa are designed to provide students with work experience and a means to finance their education while providing the University with the benefit of an innovative work force. Some assistantships are closely related to specific departments or fields, and all require specific skills or aptitudes. An assistantship in any office on campus could provide valuable experience, open new career paths, and help finance your graduate education. In addition to a monthly salary, assistantships frequently provide a tuition scholarship. Positions vary from quarter-time (10 hours per week) to half-time (20 hours per week).

The majority of graduate assistantships at the University of Iowa are in the bargaining unit of the graduate student union. Offices that have recently employed students include (but are not limited to):  Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education, Orientation Services, Division of Student Life, Pomerantz Career Center, Admissions, Student Health, Honors Program, Student Disabilities Services.  You may also check the Handshake website for student employment at the University of Iowa (search term = graduate).

Some students with an interest in private colleges find part-time employment or practica at one of several colleges within easy driving distance to Iowa City, including Cornell College, Coe College, Mount Mercy College, and Saint Ambrose University.

We are particularly interested in encouraging applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the field. The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offers programs and activities to support historically marginalized, first-generation students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds to thrive and succeed at the University of Iowa.

Individuals with disabilities who are considering application to the program are encouraged to contact Student Disability Services (SDS), 141 University Capitol Centre, (319) 335-1462, for information related to resources and academic life relevant to students with disabilities. SDS provides a wide array of support services for students with disabilities.

• A bachelor’s degree from a Regionally Accredited American College or University, or an equivalent degree from another country as determined by the Office of Admissions
• Undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 or better on a four-point scale
• Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General test scores – verbal and quantitative.
• English Proficiency Requirements (international applicants)
• A personal interview (in person or by telephone) with the faculty

• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
• Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General test scores – verbal and quantitative. Official GRE scores from Educational Testing Service (the university’s institutional code is 6681)
• Official TOEFL scores may be required for some non-native speakers of English
• Current Resume
• A statement of purpose, including a statement of your personal career objectives.
• Three letters of recommendation*