The College of Public Health offers a number of graduate assistantship positions each year. Currently, there is no formal application process for these positions. Assistantships are awarded based on the merit of the SOPHAS application. Once admitted and provided an E-number, students are encouraged to apply to graduate assistantship positions across the university.
Graduate Assistantship / Tuition Scholarship service hours can include teaching, research, or administrative responsibilities, depending on the position.
Graduate assistants (or GA’s, as they are often called) work on campus 20 hours per week. GA’s receive tuition assistance and a monthly stipend for 9 months.
Tuition Scholarships are available to newly admitted students in certain programs, and recipients have a service obligation of 120 hours per semester.
Application Instructions:
- Step 1
- Check your program’s requirement to determine the documents you will need for your application. Be sure to also check your program’s deadlines as all application materials should be received by the stated deadline
- Step 2
- If you have previously created an account, you will need to use your existing account. Please do not hesitate to contact our technical support at gradtech@etsu.edu if your account has been locked out. We will be happy to assist with resetting your password. If you have not created an account, you will need to follow the instructions below to sign up and create an account.
- Step 3
- Fill out the form with your “First Name”, “Last Name”, and “Email Address”
- Step 4
- You will receive an email with a link to set your password. Follow the link to create a new password. Passwords must use at least 8 characters.
- Step 5
- After setting your password you will be taken to the home page. Select “START A NEW APPLICATION” from the left side of your home page.
- Step 6
- Be sure to select “START APPLICATION” underneath Graduate and NOT Undergraduate.
- Step 7
- Select if you are a Domestic or International student, the Program Level, Program Name, Concentration (if applicable), and the Term. Once completed, select “Start Application”.
- Step 8
- After that you can start a your application and fill out the requested fields.
- Step 9
- Any requested documents, such as resume, unofficial transcripts, and/or CV, will need to be uploaded as PDFs. To upload your document, click the upload button (small button of a cloud with an arrow to the right of the selection bar) and then select the file you would like to submit. For instructions on how to convert your document into a PDF, see the next step directly below. Note: The unofficial transcript must include a grading scale, scheme, or max marks table (usually on the back or bottom of transcripts).
- Step 10
- To convert your document to a PDF, first open the document you would like to convert. Next, navigate to print preview (CTRL + P for windows; Command + P for Apple). Using the destination drop down menu, select “Save as PDF”. Select, “Save” in the bottom right corner. This will open a new window where you can select where you would like to save your PDF document. After selecting your location, click “Save”. Now that your document is saved, you may upload it to your application (For instructions on how to upload a document, see previous step).
- Step 11
- Once all items have been completed, select the “Review your application” button.
- Step 12
- Pay the non-refundable application fee. The application fee must be paid for the application to be submitted. To begin, select “Save & Pay”
- Step 13
- Next, select “Pay Online” from the drop down menu and click “Pay Now”. You will be re-routed to a Touchnet payment screen.
- Step 14
- Complete payment information and select “Continue”. Once Payment is complete, select “return to application”.
- Step 15
- Select “Submit Your Application” and you will be redirected to a verification screen.
- Step 16
- Verify that all is true and correct. Once completed, select “Verify & Submit”. A “Thank You for Submitting” screen with the option to “Return Home” will appear. Congratulations! Your application has been submitted.
- Step 17
- After submitting your application you will a have checklist on the application portal (where you filled out your application) that you can sign into and view what you are missing. *Please note that all items will NOT be checked off upon submission. Items will be checked off as they are reviewed.
- Step 18
- A green check mark will appear next to each item as they are received and reviewed. You will receive a email notification when an admission decision is available.
- Step 19
- Once available, you can view your application decision by logging back into your account on our application portal. Select “View Your Decision” to view the decision letter.
- Step 20
- After opening the decision letter, you can reply to your offer by selecting “Reply to Offer” in the bottom right corner.