GaTech CS PhD Fall 2007

[sdf123]

I received an admit offer from GaTech this morning. The letter was a preliminary version and an official version will follow soon. The letter more dealt with funding rather than congratulating me that I have been admitted.

So, I have been promised $19.5 K/year and a reduced tuition of $600 per semester. Can anyone (who has received an offer from GaTech) tell me what kind of funding they are receiving?

This is what I received:

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We are pleased to offer you a 37.5 percent time Graduate Assistantship for the Fall Semester 2007, Spring Semester 2008, and Summer Semester 2008. The annual stipend in this position is $19,500.00. In addition students holding graduate assistantships pay significantly reduced tuition and fees of approximately $600.00 per semester. Please note that this offer is valid only for the specific major school, degree program and terms indicated.

Students holding a 37.5 percent appointment are expected to work 15 hours per week while carrying a full-time course load (a minimum of 9 hours of coursework at the letter grade and/or pass fail basis in fall and spring, 6 hours in summer). In addition, it is required that all students holding assistantships register for CS 8997 (Graduate Teaching Assistantship) or CS 8998 (Graduate Research Assistantship) hours so that their schedule reflects a total of 18 hours in fall and spring, 15 hours in summer.

We anticipate continuing to support your graduate studies with an assistantship at approximately the same level, subject to your satisfactory progress in the program, as determined by an annual review. Students who continue in the program past the qualifying exam may receive higher pay subject to the availability of funds.

After the first year, we will assist you in finding an appropriate Research Assistantship or Teaching Assistantship assignment. During summers, you are encouraged to seek research assistantships or internships at corporate or government labs. The College may have a limited number of summer teaching assistantships available as well. We provide resources and individual guidance in helping you acquire interesting summer internships.

As a graduate assistant, you will be expected to devote full time to your studies and assistantship duties. Participation in other employment activities requires prior approval of the College.

Please note that the Georgia Institute of Technology requires all teaching assistants to be proficient in the English language. If you are designated as a teaching assistant for the fall, you must demonstrate the ability to communicate adequately in English in order to receive the assistantship. If you are unable to do so, your assistantship and stipend may be withheld until you are able to demonstrate adequate communication skills.

Please confirm your acceptance of this appointment by completing and returning the enclosed acceptance letter and employment information forms as soon as your plans are finalized. Since resources are limited, please notify us of your decision as soon as possible.

If you are unclear about any of the policies and procedures outlined in the enclosed packet or have questions regarding your appointment, feel free to contact the CoC Graduate Programs Office for guidance.

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[kalih]

Grats. My email box is empty.. so I'm assuming the worst.