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 === Winter break travel dates === === Winter break travel dates ===
  
-Students holding a Teaching Assistant appointment (TAs) are expected to carry out their duties while physically present on campus for the duration of the semester in which they are appointed. This includes the week of final exams (ending December 19, 2024 this year), and no later than the Thursday before the week in which classes start in the Spring semester (January 212025 this academic year). +Students holding a Teaching Assistant appointment (TAs) are expected to carry out their duties while physically present on campus for the duration of the semester in which they are appointed. This includes the week of final exams (ending December 18, 2024 this year), and any days after that date needed for grading (instructor approval will be required for travel during this grading period). Teaching Assistants are also required to be on campus and available no later than the Thursday before the week in which classes start in the Spring semester (January 152026 this academic year since classes start on January 20, 2026.). 
  
 === Finding an adviser === === Finding an adviser ===
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 === Financial support === === Financial support ===
  
-In Fall 2025, the graduate assistant (both TA and RA) hourly rate will be $31.61. This implies that the total academic year (9-month) stipend for the 2025-2026 academic year will be $24,655.80. Including the Summer semester, the 12-month financial support for 2025-2026 will be $32,874.40. The school also defrays full tuition costs, currently $20,670 for Minnesota residents, and $31,902 for nonresidents. Please note that tuition benefits do not cover all student fees, approximately $2,000 annually. Per the terms of the Graduate Labor Union United Electrical (GLU-UE) agreement, those employed under the relevant job codes will receive a lump sum payment of up to $235.00 per semester to offset a portion of student fees. All graduate student appointments include a benefits package that includes comprehensive health insurance and subsidized dependent and dental care. Currently, this benefit has a base value of approximately $7,800. +In Fall 2025, the graduate assistant (both TA and RA) hourly rate will be \$31.61. This implies that the total academic year (9-month) stipend for the 2025-2026 academic year will be \$24,655.80. Including the Summer semester, the 12-month financial support for 2025-2026 will be \$32,874.40. The school also defrays full tuition costs, currently \$20,670 for Minnesota residents, and \$31,902 for nonresidents. Please note that tuition benefits do not cover all student fees, approximately \$2,000 annually. Per the terms of the Graduate Labor Union United Electrical (GLU-UE) agreement, those employed under the relevant job codes will receive a lump sum payment of up to \$235.00 per semester to offset a portion of student fees. All graduate student appointments include a benefits package that includes comprehensive health insurance and subsidized dependent and dental care. Currently, this benefit has a base value of approximately \$7,800. 
  
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