Introduction to the Graduate Student Academic Appointments Handbook
This handbook is not meant to replace or contradict the language that is contained in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or applicable University policy and is not a substitute for reviewing contract articles carefully. The guidance in this handbook will be interpreted as consistent with the CBA and, in the event of a conflict, the language of the CBA or applicable policy will control. This handbook may be amended to reflect changing operational needs, amendments to the CBA, and feedback from University administrators.
Appointments Handbook: Table of Contents
General Information
- Expected ASE Job Opportunities (opens in a new tab)
- Searching for Appointments
- Appointment Eligibility
Graduate Student Appointment Types
Experience-Based Step Levels and Salary Scales for ASEs
Requirements for All First Time ASEs
Requirements for First Time GSIs
Language Requirements for First-Time GSIs
Experience-Based Step Level and Salary Scales for GSR Appointments
ASE/GSR Disability Accommodations
ASE/GSR Accommodations from the Academic Personnel Office
Payroll Processing and Administrative Logistics
- Resources for ASEs or GSRs going on parental leave
- Paid and Unpaid Leaves of Absence for Fee Remission Eligible Appointments
Child Dependent SHIP Reimbursement
Fee Remission Eligibility for Late Start Appointments
Fee Remissions
- Overview
- Bargaining Unit Job Titles & Remission
- Fee Assessment and Remission
- Registration and Enrollment Requirements
- SHIP Fee Remission
- UGSI Fee Remissions
- Combining Academic Student Appointments
- 170 Hour Rule: Workload versus Fee Remission Eligibility
- Decoupling Fee Remission from Salary Fund Source
- GSR Title Code 3266
- NRST
- Priority List of Awards and Fee Remission
- Collections Process for Fee Remissions
- UC Intercampus Fee Remissions
- Requirements