The CMU Department of Mathematics has graduate teaching assistantships available for students in the graduate programs.

Graduate teaching assistantships (GTAs) are appointments that require teaching. Through an assistantship, you'll receive a stipend, tuition scholarship classification, travel accident insurance and special library privileges.

Compensation Package for 2016-2017 Teaching Assistant:
  • Academic year stipends starting at $13,250 for M.A. and $16,750 for Ph.D.
  • Tuition waiver for 20 credit hours at on-campus rates for the academic year of hire and up to four credit hours for the subsequent summer session.
  • In-state tuition rates for additional credit hours
  • Possible summer support  

Teaching responsibilities:

GTAs normally teach two sections of Beginning Algebra (MTH 101) or Intermediate Algebra (MTH 105) per semester. Experienced GTAs may ask to, or may be asked to, teach other courses. During the summer session, GTAs normally provide tutoring for students in lower-level mathematics courses or assist a faculty member with a research project.

Re-appointment policy:

Graduate teaching assistantships are awarded for one year. Assistantships awarded to students in a Master's degree program are renewable for one additional year. Graduate assistants enrolled in a Master's program requesting an assistantship beyond two years must compete with new applicants for such awards. Assistantships awarded to doctoral students making satisfactory progress are renewable.
The CMU Department of Mathematics has a small number of Dean's Research Assistantships for outstanding applicants for the Ph.D. program.

Compensation Package for 2016-2017 Dean's Research Assistantships:
  • Academic year stipends are $27,000 for 12 months
  • Tuition waiver for 24 credit hours at on-campus rates for the academic year of hire including summer session
  • Students may apply for renewal for at most one more year.  The decision will be based on academic performances among all applicants.
  • Students can apply for renewal of other types of support after the end of two years
The CMU Department of Mathematics has a small number of research assistantships available for graduate students.  Research Assistants are assigned to faculty to conduct research projects related to the faculty's expertise.

Compensation Package for 2016-2017 Research Assistantships:
  • Academic year stipends starting at $13,250 for M.A. and $16,750 for Ph.D.
  • Tuition waiver for 20 credit hours at on-campus rates for the academic year of hire and up to four credit hours for the subsequent summer session
  • In-state tuition rates for additional credit hours
  • Possible summer support
  • The RA is usually not renewable.  Students who receive RA support can apply for renewal of other types of support.
There is one full-time graduate assistant working at the University Statistical Consulting Center under the supervision of the Center Director.  The compensation is the same as the Teaching Assistantship.
There is one full-time graduate assistant working at the Mathematics tutoring Center under the supervision of the Center Director.  The compensation is the same as the Teaching Assistantship.
The reviews for admission and the financial support of the Mathematics Department are two separate processes.  Financial support will be considered only for those who receive ​regular admissions, provided they submit the:
  • Mathematics Graduate Program Application Form ​(Word ​Doc​ or Fillable P​DF​​)
  • Official GRE scores (general, not subject)
  • And three (3) letters of recommendation
See Information for Prospective Graduate Students for more details about the application process.