Graduate Assistantships

The Graduate Assistantship (GA) program at Southwestern College is an opportunity for students to receive a stipend and discounted tuition in exchange for supporting the college’s staff and administration. Assistantships for $3,600 to $5400 are typically awarded at the beginning of fall quarter for the entire academic year. Graduate Assistants are expected to work 7.5 to 10 hours a week during each quarter. The award funds are distributed equally over the course of three to four quarters. Part of the award is a tuition discount and the other part is paid to the student as a stipend.

We ask that you complete the Graduate Assistantship application between March – April each year.

Graduate Assistantship Qualifications

Students who apply for a Graduate Assistantship must have the following qualifications:

• Been accepted for graduate studies at Southwestern College
• Filed a FAFSA application
• Strong interpersonal communication and writing skill
• Ability to take initiative and can work independently

Responsibilities of a Graduate Assistantship

Graduate Assistants responsibilities will vary and may include the following:

• Social media outreach OR
• Working the SWC Quimby Library OR
• Working at Tierra Nueva Counseling center OR
• Supporting different offices doing filing, phone coverage, data entry OR
• Development work on behalf of SWC OR
• Attending and assisting at SWC community lectures OR
• Conducting research projects under supervision OR
• Create activities that create community on campus (participate in Art Hive, run a meditation group, coordinate a talent show or music night OR
• Support Art Therapy/Counseling program by organizing art supplies and working in the gallery.

Apply here for a GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP