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Everything you need to know about a Graduate Assistantship

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Need help paying for your graduate tuition? Saint Rose is here to help. In April, Graduate Assistantship (GA) positions will be posted on the Career Center’s page. There are about 100 positions campus wide. Possible placements include the Career Center, the Community Service Office, and the Office of Alumni Relations. Students can also work as a GA in an academic department, where the nature of the work is heavily dependent on the faculty or Dean’s needs. For example, a GA in Alumni Relations may help develop the alumni newsletter and plan events, whereas a GA in the English department may serve as a research assistant to English faculty members.

Throughout the assistantship, students get to know the inner workings of their department or office throughout the year, gaining work experience and learning new skillsGA. One of the main benefits of working on campus is that supervisors understand students’ responsibilities, so they are usually flexible with scheduling your work hours. Graduate assistantships are also a key form of financial aid. Students who successfully complete their graduate assistantship are awarded a $3,200 tuition grant each semester.

Graduate Assistants will be required to work 150 hours throughout the semester. That adds up to about 10 hours a week.

Before applying for a graduate assistantship, make sure you meet the eligibility requirements:

  • Be unconditionally admitted to a master’s degree program
  • 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, PEF/CSEA discount, etc.)

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Graduate Open House – Dec. 10th

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Attend the upcoming Open House on Monday, December 10th to learn about the graduate programs that Saint Rose has to offer. Counselors and College representatives will be available throughout the event to answer questions regarding our programs, financial aid, and explain the application process.

The Open House consists of a short presentation, Q&A session, and the chance to meet one-one-one with a Graduate Admissions staff member who will help answer any questions you may have about the program, the staff, or the area.

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Open House begins at 6:30pm in the Carondelet Symposium on the third floor of the Lally School of Education.

This is a general Open House, meaning that it is open to all prospective students, bearing in mind that students interested in applying to the Communication Sciences and Disorders program may prefer to attend a specialized CSD open house that are currently being scheduled.

Can’t make it on the 10th? The next Open House events are January 8th & March 5th.

If you’re planning on attending the event, please RSVP. If you have any questions about the open house, please contact Graduate Admissions at (518) 454-5143 or  grad@strose.edu.

What to expect during an appointment with Graduate Admissions

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Graduate Admissions is a very helpful resource when it comes to applying to graduate school. The Graduate Admissions Team is available throughout your application process to help you transition into the program of your choice.

For students who know what program they’re interested in applying for, the Graduate Admissions Team can help you decide who to ask for letters of recommendation and who to avoid. They will give you examples of how to write a great statement of purpose, which is often a confusing portion of the application process. They can answer any questions you may have concerning transcripts, credit transfers, the ins-and-outs of each program, discuss part-time vs. full-time, and let you know what you can expect from a program interview. They will help you understand the specific requirements for the program you’re looking into.

Photo Credit to the Graduate Admissions Facebook page

Note: A meeting with Graduate Admissions is not an interview. You don’t have to come in professional clothing prepared to answer questions. You will be the one asking the questions in this scenario. Graduate Admissions is a tool that students can utilize in order to get to where they want to be.

For those students who don’t know what program they’re interested in applying for, the Graduate Admissions Team will ask questions about your background and interests to determine which programs could be worth further exploration.

Graduate Admissions isn’t limited to prospective students, but also helps current students who are considering a change of program. They ask questions in order to target the problem then suggest options on how to get the student to where they want to be. Graduate Admissions is also available to help students find a graduate assistantship to help finance their education.

These one-on-one meetings are anything but generic. The Assistant Directors you meet with are very personable, warm, and friendly. They will not tell you what to do, but give advice and suggestions that they think you will benefit from.

Graduate Admissions is a valuable campus resource for both prospective students and current students.

Don’t panic. Many of the graduate programs at Saint Rose have a rolling deadline so there is plenty of time to apply. The only programs that aren’t constantly accepting applications are Communication Sciences and Disorders, School Psychology, School Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, and College Student Services Administration. If you are looking to apply for any of these programs, be aware of the deadlines. The rest of the programs at Saint Rose accept applications throughout the year so it’s never too late to meet with Graduate Admissions and apply to the program of your choice.

If you would like to contact Graduate Admissions call (518) 454-5143 or e-mail at grad@strose.edu. For application information, click here.

Professional Special Education Student, Brendan Peo

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Brendan Peo originated from Levittown, NY, and moved to Albany where he completed his undergraduate career with concentrations on Special Education and Childhood Education here at The College of Saint Rose. He is now enrolled in the Professional Special Education Program here at the College. In his free time, Peo likes to travel, kayak, ski, and of course, listen to music.

You’re enrolled in the Professional Special Education Program at Saint Rose, why did you choose this area of study?

Brendan Peo: I chose to continue my education in the Professional Special Education Program because I really felt it was a good fit for me. I completed my undergraduate degree in both Special Education and Childhood Education, commonly known as “SEED”, and I wanted to delve further into the “Special Education World”. The program gives me the opportunity to customize a track that I want to take, allowing for me
to discover and work with new ideas and concepts not previously covered in undergrad. For me, I will be focusing on Autism Studies, as well as potentially integrating technology in the classroom.

What are your ultimate career goals?

BP: Ideally, I would like to become a Special Education Teacher and work with children with all different needs. I don’t really have a preference for what population of kids I would like to teach because I feel as though Saint Rose prepared me to work with all sorts of students, ranging from high-functioning to low-functioning.

Is there a certain professor or aspect, of the Saint Rose community, that has inspired you?

BP: There are several professors that have influenced my desire to become a Special Educator. A special shout out to Dr. Ward, Dr. Fragnoli, Dr. Pieper, and Professor DeCancio for playing a major role in my education over the past four years. All these professors have taught me some amazing things about education and myself.

What has Saint Rose done for you?

BP: Saint Rose opened the doors to a myriad of opportunities for me. My student teaching and observational placements allowed for me to build connections with teachers in the profession throughout the Capital Region. My professors are fantastic, and teach because that’s where their passion lies and as a student, I can definitely see that.

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