How do I apply for a research or teaching assistantship? Published February 14, 2012 By asledger FAQs Your application to the Graduate School is also your application for department funding. For fall applicants, the graduate committee meets in late March to determine who will be offered support. Letters will then be mailed to those chosen. ← Previous Post What is the average GPA of students you admit to the program? Next Post → What percentages of students who apply are admitted?