14.5. Expectations of Graduate Assistant/Fellow

Students receiving a graduate assistantship are expected to fulfill their responsibilities adhering to the professional and academic expectations of their discipline and in compliance with NDUS and NDSU policies. The Graduate Contract specifies expectations and responsibilities of the graduate assistant or fellow.

Violations of these policies and expectations may result in sanctions, including loss of assistantship and/or termination from the Graduate College. Adjudication of these violations will occur using NDSU Policy 335: Code of Academic Responsibility and Conduct.

Graduate assistants must

• abide by the appointment conditions outlined in the assistantship contract
• perform tasks as assigned
• make satisfactory degree and research progress