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How to Apply for a Graduate Assistantship

Applicants must apply directly to the department or program chair (see list below) for a graduate assistantship. Application materials must include:

1.  a cover letter clearly indicating the applicant's intentions,

2.  a current resume,

3.  three recommendation letters,

4.  and unofficial transcripts.

All graduate assistantship appointments are subject to the approval of the Dean, School of Graduate Studies. All applicants for a graduate assistantship are required to be admitted into a BSU master's degree program.

For eligibility requirements, please see the Graduate Assistantship Guidelines.

Departments

  • Special Education / Professional Education
    Dr. Judy Olson, Education Art, #35
  • English
    Dr. Larry Swain, Chair, Hagg Sauer, #23
  • Biology
    Dr. Elizabeth Rave, Chair, Sattgast, #27
  • Environmental Studies
    Dr. Fu-Hsian Chang, Chair, Sattgast, #27
  • Mathematics
    Dr. Randy Westhoff, Chair, Hagg Sauer, #23
  • Science
    Dr. David Bahr, Chair, Sattgast, #27
  • A.C. Library
    Tammy Bobrowski, Library Sciences, #28
  • Center for Professional Development
    Dr. Laurie Desiderato, Hagg Sauer, #23

  • Athletics
    Dr. Richard Goeb, Athletic Director, #29
  • Graduate Studies
    Ms. Joan Miller, Sattgast, #27
  • First Year Experience/Advising Success Center
    Ms. Mary Ward, Sanford Hall, #44
  • Student Center for Health and Counseling
    Barb Eriksson-Capes, Birch, #30

Name of Contact Person, Name of Department
Bemidji State University
1500 Birchmont Drive NE, # (# listed above)
Bemidji, MN, 56601-2699