Wichita State University

Graduate School
APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP

Address your application to the Chair of the department/unit in which you desire to
apply for an assistantship, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS 67260 (NOT TO THE
GRADUATE SCHOOL).
Please instruct your references to submit confidential letters of recommendation to
the departmental chair above (NOT TO THE GRADUATE SCHOOL).
Your application and letters of recommendation should reach the department/unit office
no later than March 1.
1. Name ______________________________ Student ID# or Soc Sec __________________
2. Address
Street ______________________________ City ________________________________
State/Country ______________ Zip ___________ Phone ( ) _________________________
3. Academic department or university unit in which assistantship is desired
____________________
4. Academic period for which assistantship is desired
_____________________________________
5. List below complete information concerning all colleges and universities,
including WSU, (a) from which you received, or expect to receive, your
bachelor’s or master’s degree; and (b) at which you have done other
academic work.
Name and State of College/University Attendance Dates Major Degree Title Date Awarded
__________________________ 19____ - 19____ ______________ _______________
__________________________ 19____ - 19____ ______________ _______________
__________________________ 19____ - 19____ ______________ _______________
6. Undergraduate major ___________ GPA _______ Undergraduate minor ___________
GPA ______
7. Do you currently hold an assistantship/fellowship at WSU?
_______________________________
8. List three references from whom you have asked letters of recommendation:
Position: _____________________ Name: _____________________ Address: ______________
Position: _____________________ Name: _____________________ Address: ______________
Position: _____________________ Name: _____________________ Address: ______________
9. Date: __________________ Signature of Applicant ____________________________
Your signature is certification that the above information is correct.
SPECIAL NOTE: Appointment as a Graduate TEACHING Assistant (GTA) requires that non-native
speakers of English attain a minimum score of 240 on the Test of Spoken English (TSE). All GTAs
must have their spoken English competency assessed bytwo faculty members and one student, using
the Spoken English Screening Form (REV. 5/95)
NOTICE OF DISCRIMINATION: Wichita State University does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex,age, or handicap. Any person having inquiries concerning this may
contact James J. Rhatigan, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Wichita
State University, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, Kansas 67260-0008. (316)978-3021.
Mailing Address (if different)
Street ______________________________
City ________________________________
State/Country ________________________
Zip ________________________________
Phone ( ) _________________________