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Graduate Assistants in Academic Affairs

For questions concerning payroll issues about an assistantship contact Payroll Services at 513-529-6223 or email payroll@MiamiOH.edu.

New Graduate Assistant Appointments

1. Accept your offer

The letter of offer will be sent to your Task List in Workday. Complete any requirements needed.

  • Log in with your Miami UniqueID and password.
  • Failure to complete this form in a timely manner impedes your ability to complete the rest of the steps.

2. Complete the I-9 Form

Complete an I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form on or before the first day of employment.

  • Check the list of acceptable documents and bring them with you to Academic Personnel Services, 1 Roudebush Hall.
  • Only original documents are acceptable. Documents cannot be expired.

3. Obtain a Miami University ID card

Set up your Miami Digital ID.

4. Attend Orientation

Attend required orientation session in August. 

5. Register for Classes

One Stop provides detailed directions for course registration. Contact the One Stop for help: OneStop@MiamiOH.edu or 513-529-0001.

Parking Permits

Obtain a parking permit (if needed) from Parking Services.

Fees

Clear bursar fees in early August to avoid any late fees. Visit or contact Miami's One Stop center for essential information concerning registration, enrollment, financial aid, student records, billing, and payment.

Additional Guidelines

Reappointment

Letters of offer for reappointments of assistantships will be in Workday. To accept your offer, complete and submit the form via the link provided in the email or access the acceptance of assistantship form directly. Log in with your Miami UniqueID and password.

Note: If your direct deposit information has changed, update your payroll records online using Workday. For assistance, contact Payroll Services at 513-529-6223.

Tuition Waiver

Full-time Graduate Assistants who have accepted their assistantship from Academic Personnel are eligible for a waiver of up to 100% of the instructional fee, 33% of the basic general fee and up to 100% of the non-resident surcharge, if applicable. Graduate Assistants are responsible for all other fees. 

Visit the One Stop for additional information

Payroll

The I-9 form and direct deposit forms must be completed and submitted in order for you to be paid.

International [or non US Citizens] are required to complete additional forms in Payroll Services prior to first payroll.

Graduate award stipends are paid on a biweekly basis and checks are normally issued every other Friday. 

Pay dates for the current academic year

Resignation or Withdrawal

If you should resign your position or withdraw from the university at any time during the academic year, you must notify Academic Personnel Services immediately. This is necessary so that the appropriate adjustments can be made to your paycheck before the direct deposit date.

Should you fail to notify Academic Personnel Services office in a timely manner, you will be required to refund to the University any overpayment of stipend, based on the date of resignation (if applicable).