Odu Graduate Programs
Page Contents.Qualified graduate students have the opportunity to receive funding while in the graduate program at ODU. Many of our graduate students are funded either through Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA) or Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA).All funding is contingent upon the student making satisfactory progress towards the completion of their degree and maintaining at least a 3.0 GPA. See for more information. Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA)GRA positions are funded through external grants obtained by individual faculty members. GRA positions are awarded at the discretion of the faculty member who will be funding the position. Stipends may vary. (Note that these positions are often reserved for PhD students.)Students are required to complete at least 6 graduate credit hours each semester while funded.For MS students, at least a 50% tuition waiver is included (in-state MS students are eligible for a 100% tuition waiver).
For PhD students, a 100% tuition waiver is included. Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA)A limited number of GTA positions are available to Computer Science graduate students.
Criteria for the selection of GTAs include:. Ability and willingness to teach or grade computer science courses. Current GPA (must be 3.0). Academic standingFor MS students, at least a 50% tuition waiver is included (in-state MS students are eligible for a 100% tuition waiver). For PhD students, a 100% tuition waiver is included.Students interested in a GTA position must apply each semester (see link above). Applications will also be solicited via email by the Assistant Chair, Dr.
Zeil.The Graduate Teaching Instructors Institute (GTAI) is required for all GTA positions requiring instruction.The Graduate Teaching Instructors Institute is required for all master’s and PhD students that will be working as Graduate Teaching Assistant Instructors. GTAI certification is required before the GTA is approved to teach. It is a two day program.
The first day includes an overview of University policies and procedures and University services, as well as a panel discussion with current graduate teaching assistants. Students are given a Teaching Handbook and other resource materials. The second day is conducted by the Colleges and requires an oral presentation by the prospective graduate teaching assistant instructors.International Students: You will need to pass the before you can take the GTAI.
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Passing the SPEAK test is a requirement for all GTA positions. You are strongly encouraged to prepare for this test using the (pdf).Note that you must carry 9 graduate credits in order to be eligible for a GTA, although there may be an exception if this is your final semester or you have passed the PhD candidacy exam (see the GPD if this is the case).