Graduate Recruitment Assistance Program

Recruitment for Academic Year 2027

The Graduate School provides funds to assist departments in recruiting a greater number of quality applicants. Initiatives can vary by need of the unit. Examples include printing or web-based recruitment materials, interview costs for recruiting outstanding students, participation in recruitment fairs or recruitment activities at professional meetings, etc. This program will not fund university faculty/staff salary or extra pay.

Departments are eligible for up to $700 per program, with a maximum amount not exceeding $1,400 per department (masters and doctoral). With limited recruiting funds this year, departments may see a decrease in the amount of funds approved versus requested. The deadline is rolling and is at a first come basis. Decision about allocations will be made twice per month (1st and 15th of the month). Allocations will be made until funding is exhausted. 

Recruitment activities must be expended/invoiced by the end of the fiscal year (6/30/27). If funds have gone unused, we will ask that the funds be transferred back and include receipts for the used funds.

Please review the guidelines document before submitting your request for funds.

Instructions

• Complete all fields below. 
• Include a detailed description of the recruitment activity along with estimated cost with this form (either in the box provided or in an attached document).
• Requests cannot be processed without an account number; please consult the lead staff member in your department or school. 

Payment: Upon approval of the proposed recruiting activity, the graduate coordinator and the department chair will be notified via email. Payment will occur as a transfer of funds to an General Revenue Account. Departments must maintain documentation of expense in case of an audit.