Graduate Assistantships

A limited number of graduate assistantships are available to qualified students. Graduate assistants (GAs) receive a tuition waiver but are responsible for fees.

In general, GAs are expected to:

  • Work up to 20 hours a week, Aug. 16 through May 15
  • Be enrolled in nine credit hours in the fall and spring semesters
  • Remain in good academic standing

Assistantship Opportunities

Assistantships may be available with several groups and organizations, including:

How to Apply

You must be officially admitted to your program to qualify for an assistantship.

To apply, please email your resume and a short summary of your qualifications to knpe@niu.edu. Be sure to include any relevant experience, skills, and your interest in the role. If you meet the requirements, we’ll follow up with a link to the full graduate assistantship application.

Priority Consideration Deadline

Students admitted to a KNPE graduate program who have submitted a resume by March 15 will receive priority consideration.

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Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education
Anderson Hall 221
DeKalb, IL 60115
P: 815-753-1407
F: 815-753-1413
knpe@niu.edu

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