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Ph.D. Student Financial Support
Good Standing: The Field of Computer Science will provide guaranteed financial support as long as you are in good standing within the field.
An example of not being in good standing is failure to meeting a Graduate School Milestone without an approved general petition (Special Committee Formation; A exam Schedule; Time to Degree)
You will receive a letter from the DGS/Assistant Director if you are not in good standing. If you are not in good standing, you will have at least one semester to get in good standing.
Support will be provided in the form of a teaching assistantship (TA), graduate research assistantship (GRA), or fellowship.
Appointment Periods:
Fall: Aug 21 - Jan 5
Spring: Jan 6 - May 20
Summer*: May 21 - Aug 20
Pay periods land on the 15th and 30/31st of each month. If that date lands on a weekend, money will be direct deposited on the Friday prior. We encourage setting up direct deposit in workday. *Please note a full pay period is either 1-15th day and 16-30/31st day of each month.
*If you choose to not take a summer internship, GRA or TA opportunities are available. TA positions are limited in the summer. Please reach out to Becky early with interest. Please note that summer TA positions do not provide a full summer’s worth of support. More information on summer courses can be found here.
University Policy 1.3, Graduate Student Assistantships
Support Letters**
GRA Support letters are sent two times in the fall and spring semesters:
- Aug 15 Fall/Dec 15 Spring: Generic GRA Letter (Available in Workday).
GRA support letters are sent one time in the summer:
- May 8: Generic GRA Letter (Available in workday)
TA Support Letters are sent at the start of each fall and spring semester.
- Aug 15 Fall
- Dec 15 Spring
Vacation Policy: Cornell Policy 1.3
Graduate School Page where you can find information on Graduate Funding and Enrollment, Stipend Rates, and Tax Information.
How do I find my appointment letter(s) in workday?
- Login to Workday
- Choose Personal and then Documents
- If you are still having trouble locating your letter(s), please reach out to Melody Padgett