All assistantship appointment letters are initated through the Adobe Acrobat Sign platform. Once a contract is signed by all parties, the contract must be submitted through the Assistantship Contract Submission portal with an SGA-2G form, if applicable.
For SGA-2G forms, please do not submit the forms directly to the approving departments (e.g. Foundation Office or Office of Sponsored Projects), hand-deliver, or through interoffice mail. Once the form is submitted through the portal, the approving departments will review the forms based on the funding source.
GA Contract Deadlines:
*IMPORTANT: Contracts must be submitted by the deadline to ensure students can enroll in their contractual benefits (e.g. health/dental insurance and parking permit). If you need an extension, please submit an inquiry form immediately.
| 2025-26 Fall & Academic Year Appointment Deadlines | 2026 Spring Assistantship Appointment Deadlines | Deadline Description |
|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2025 | Sept. 28, 2025 | All Instructors of Record are to receive their letters of appointment three months before the beginning of their appointment (section 3.3 URIGAU) |
| July 25, 2025 | Nov. 28, 2025 | All graduate assistants must receive and sign their assistantship contract (section 3.3 URIGAU) |
| Aug. 4, 2025 | Dec. 4, 2025 | Contracts MUST be submitted to the Graduate School's assistantship submission portal. (Assistantship waivers cannot be processed if contract is not received) |
Termination / Changes to GA Contracts:
The Graduate School MUST receive notice of ALL terminations and changes to assistantship contracts. Submit a Contract Change Form and CC Kathy Kantor at kathykantor@uri.edu or provide her with a copy of the form.