CSSA offers three programs with different admission criteria and timelines. Please review this table to find the appropriate program for you!
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ONCAMPUS (MS or EDM) |
ECAMPUS (EDM) |
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE |
Campus |
Corvallis, OR – in person |
ecampus – distance learning* |
ecampus – distance learning* |
Admission Requirements |
Personal questionnaire Bachelor’s Degree (3.0 or higher for regular admission) 2 short admission essays Current CV/resume 2 letters of rec* |
Personal questionnaire Bachelor’s Degree (3.0 or higher for regular admission) 2 short admission essays Current CV/resume 2 letters of rec* |
Personal questionnaire Bachelor’s Degree (3.0 or higher for regular admission) 2 short admission essays Current CV/resume 2 letters of rec* |
Application Deadline |
March 15 |
30 days before the start of your desired entry term |
30 days before the start of your desired entry term |
Enrollment |
Fall |
Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer |
Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer |
For information on the CSSA Ecampus program, please visit this site: CSSA Ecampus Program
**note, you can submit your application before letters are uploaded. Please ensure your letter writer submits their support statement shortly after you submit
To be considered for admission, candidates must submit an online OSU Graduate School application with the following components:
*The GRE or other standardized test is not required for admission or assistantships.
All application materials must be submitted by March 15, 2023. Incomplete applications will not be considered. As part of the admission process, the CSSA coordinator with assist prospective students to secure campus assistantships. Please note that students admitted to the program are not guaranteed an assistantship, but it is our goal to help as many students as possible. We will communicate specific information about the assistantship process to all admitted students.
For additional questions about the CSSA program and admission process, please contact the coordinator, Dr. Kirsten Hextrum
A graduate teaching assistantship (GTA) is a professional position funded by a department or office at the University. All assistantships provide direct service to the University’s programs and offices, as well as functioning as an integral part of the curriculum and total learning experience in the CSSA program. OSU GTA positions arise on a rolling basis throughout the spring, summer and into the fall. Because we do not control the GTA positions, we cannot guarantee that all admitted students will receive assistantships. But we will do our best to help pair you with available openings on campus.
To learn more about OSU’s GTAs hiring contracts, policies, benefits, and more visit: Overview of OSU GTAs
For a list of Frequently asked questions about OSU’s GTAs, visit: FAQs about GTAs
Assistantship appointments range from 0.38 FTE to 0.49 FTE (FTE meaning full-time employment). An assistant on a 0.38 FTE appointment, for example, is expected to provide 182 hours of service during a 13-week academic term.
To perform the full duties of service as determined by their departments
To be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours each term of their appointment during the academic year (9 credits during the summer)
To be making satisfactory progress toward an advanced degree.
Admitted CSSA students will receive specific information regarding open graduate teaching assistantships shortly after admission is offered. Only admitted Corvallis campus students will be eligible to interview for CSSA assistantships.