There are three (3) steps to the applying for graduate assistantship:
1. Apply for admission to the M.Ed in HIgher Education program, College Student Affairs Leadership (CSAL) emphasis. 
2. Once you have been successfully admitted in the M.Ed. in Higher Education program you will be able to apply for a graduate assistantship position. You need to have a minimum 3.0 GPA to apply for a graduate assistantship. 
3. You have to apply for graduate assistantships on Workday 

Additional Information about Graduate Assistantships
Each Graduate Assistantship requires admission into the M.Ed in Higher Education program. 

Graduate assistants work 10-20 hours per week during the academic year. Details about the work requirements are available in the position description. 
Award Process
All decisions to offer Graduate Assistantships are made by staff in the host department.
Stipend 
The stipend for Graduate Assistantships varies depending on the position, the department in which the position is offered, and the length of time the position lasts.
 

More information about graduate assistantships is available on the Graduate College website. 

Graduate Assistant positions for students who have been admitted into the M.Ed. in Higher Education CSAL program for the 2025-2026 academic year:

Note: You must apply through Workday by searching "student employment opportunities" and clicking on "GVSU Student Jobs".

• College of Computing Student Services Graduate Assistant 
• Student Academic Success Center Graduate Assistant (Success Coach)
• Meijer Honors College Graduate Assistant
• Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships Graduate Assistant
• Office of Student Support and Belonging Graduate Assistant
• Laker Academic Success Center: Student-Athlete Academic Advising Graduate Assistant
• Student Organizations Graduate Assistant (Office of Student Life) 
• Civic Engagement Graduate Assistant (Office of Student Life) 
• W.K Kellogg Foundation/Battle Creek Public Schools/GVSU Partnership Grant Graduate Assistant
• Padnos International Center Graduate Assistant
• Alcohol and Other Drugs Services Graduate Assistant
• College of Health Professions Student Services Office: Advising Graduate Assistant
• Office of Multicultural Affairs Students Promoting Diversity & Leadership Graduate Assistant
• Military & Veterans Resource Center Graduate Assistant