Graduate Assistantships

The Department of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (PERD) makes available various graduate assistantships to students enrolled in a graduate degree program at Boston University. These positions are highly coveted and allow graduate students to take advantage of partial tuition remission at BU and earn a stipend while working in a fun, challenging, and rewarding environment.

Our Graduate Assistants are enrolled in a variety of graduate programs at Boston University. While every student is different, typically we attract students interested in health, fitness, physical education, physical and occupational therapy, public health, business, marketing, and social work.

Below is a list of all our graduate assistantships, as well as the anticipated position opening dates. Please submit a cover letter and resume to the point of contact indicated. These positions are filled quickly and often in advance, so make sure to apply in a timely manner.