Graduate Assistantships
The School of Business MBA Program is pleased to offer a limited number of graduate assistantships to its most competitive admitted applicants. Graduate assistantship offers are made typically 3-6 months before the semester begins. Most positions are awarded between March 15-April 15, begin in August, and are for nine months, though sometimes GA positions may start in January or be for a single semester. Graduate assistants provide research, teaching, and service assistance to School of Business faculty and programs.
- FOR INFORMATION: Contact Nicholas Robinson, Coordinator of the MBA Program, via email (mba@eiu.edu) with questions.
- QUALIFICATIONS: Students accepted into the MBA Program are eligible for consideration for a GA position. The program has a residency requirement for consideration as well. After one year on campus, students are eligible for a position. The year may be spent at the undergraduate or graduate level. Other factors that influence selection for a GA position include undergraduate/graduate academic record, GMAT/GRE or other test scores, professional work experience, references, personal qualities and background, statement of goals, and MBA program need.
- TIMELINE: Graduate students interested in a GA should complete the GA application available online at the EIU Graduate School website by early March or as soon as possible.
