Working through college is more than a source of income, it's your opportunity to meet new people and gain valuable work experience. Visit UB's Career Design Center website for information about on- and off-campus jobs, including work study, part-time and summer opportunities as well as jobs for international students.
Assistantships give you the opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge while providing financial support. While most assistantship information can be obtained through your department, these general requirements can help you along the way.
There are three general categories of assistantships:
Recipients of full assistantships generally work approximately 20 hours per week teaching, conducting research or doing administrative work. In return for this commitment, students are paid a stipend and may also receive a full or partial tuition scholarship. Recipients are still responsible for school fees.
Assistantship Requirements:
For more information about policies regarding the award and use of graduate tuition scholarships, please see the Provost’s Guidelines for Graduate Tuition Scholarships. Please contact your department of interest about assistantship opportunities, including deadlines and criteria for assistantship awards.