Half (.5) Graduate Assistant - College of Graduate Studies, Graduate Admissions Bridgewater State UniversityHalf (.5) Graduate Assistant - College of Graduate Studies, Graduate AdmissionsBridgewater, MAThis position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to marketing and recruitment initiatives that showcase the College of Graduate Studies' programs and connect with potential students, while also participating in the application recruitment/completion process and accepted student conversion process. A Graduate Assistant in the Office of Graduate Admission will play a key role in supporting marketing, recruitment, and enrollment efforts aimed at attracting and converting prospective applicants to graduate programs.
Half (.5) Graduate Assistant - Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center (MARC) Bridgewater State UniversityHalf (.5) Graduate Assistant - Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center (MARC)Bridgewater, MAThe MARC graduate assistantship emphasizes both working closely with a supervisor but also learning how to develop relationships with many individuals who are both researchers and educators in Massachusetts. The entire mission of the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center is to reduce aggression and abuse, and our graduate assistants learn the power of working to defeat such problems.
Half (.5) Graduate Assistant - Career Services and Internship Program Office, Employer Engagement and Outreach Bridgewater State UniversityHalf (.5) Graduate Assistant - Career Services and Internship Program Office, Employer Engagement and OutreachBridgewater, MAThe position assists with employer research and outreach, maintains employer and event information within department systems, and supports the planning, coordination, and execution of career fairs, networking events, employer visits, and related programs. The Half (.5) Graduate Assistant also contributes to event promotion, career trend research, and reporting activities while providing operational and customer service support to ensure successful employer engagement initiatives and departmental events.
Graduate Assistant Community Director, Neurodiversity Center for Excellence - Curry College Curry CollegeGraduate Assistant Community Director, Neurodiversity Center for Excellence - Curry CollegeMilton, MALocation: Milton, MA Category: Staff Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Mon Jun 29 2026 Job Description: The Graduate Assistant Community Director serves as a member of the Neurodiversity Center for Excellence (NCE) at Curry College, supporting the College"s commitment to student success, belonging, and inclusive educational experiences for neurodivergent students and students with diverse learning profiles. Working under the direction of the Director of Education and Research and in collaboration with NCE staff, Residence Life, Student Success, and other campus partners, the Graduate Assistant Community Director assists with the implementation and delivery of student support serv.
Half (.5) Graduate Assistant - College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Deans Office Bridgewater State UniversityHalf (.5) Graduate Assistant - College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Deans OfficeBridgewater, MAThe .5 GA position will provide a graduate student with valuable experience in recruitment for human-subject research, which is directly applicable to any social scientist career, especially regarding ethical research recruitment practices. The .5 GA will also be asked to complete the national ethics training for working with human research participants (CITI training certificate) to provide a background in ethical recruitment of human participants.
Graduate Assistant - CSE Engagement Advisor, Student Events Bridgewater State UniversityGraduate Assistant - CSE Engagement Advisor, Student EventsBridgewater, MAThis Graduate Assistant position supports the College of Graduate Studies by ensuring graduate students will have relevant work experience that will be critical to their post graduate careers, such as project management, collaboration, the opportunity to gain full advisory experience with student organizations, and to serve as a key staff member of a student-centered environment. In addition, the Graduate Assistant will contribute to the impact CSE continues to have on the retention of undergraduate students at Bridgewater State University through the direct interactions with said students, and by the very nature of their work.
Half (.5) Graduate Assistant - Childrens Physical Developmental Clinic Bridgewater State UniversityHalf (.5) Graduate Assistant - Childrens Physical Developmental ClinicBridgewater, MAA graduate assistant in CPDC has proven to contribute to the programs' overall success by bringing knowledge of their educational experience as well as long-standing experience in the CPDC program. Graduate assistant (GA) has completed at least two semesters as student clinician and preferably one semester as a group leader in the Children's Physical Developmental Clinic (CPDC).
Graduate Assistant - Martin Richard Institute for Social Justice (MRISJ) Bridgewater State UniversityGraduate Assistant - Martin Richard Institute for Social Justice (MRISJ)Bridgewater, MAThe mission of the Martin Richard Institute for Social Justice (MRISJ) is to build knowledge about social justice, to develop skills for advancing social justice through individual and collective action, and to serve as a catalyst for actualizing Bridgewater State University's commitment to social justice. Good skills with Outlook email, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint/Google slides/Canva, and willingness to learn and use the Qualtrics survey platform (free account provided to all students and employees).
Graduate Assistant - University Events, Scheduling and Customer Relations Bridgewater State UniversityGraduate Assistant - University Events, Scheduling and Customer RelationsBridgewater, MADuties of the Reservations Graduate Assistant (GA) include: Supporting the Reservationist with the management of several EMS dashboards by reviewing reservations for completeness and accuracy, as well as changing the status of various reservations as needed. The Scheduling Area Graduate Assistant (GA) will assist the Room Reservationist with the processing and review of online reservation requests for BSU spaces through our Event Management System (EMS) software.
Graduate Assistant - Procurement Bridgewater State UniversityGraduate Assistant - ProcurementBridgewater, MAMore in-depth training follows with the reconciliation of accounts, document management, and participation in all phases of an audit that will provide insight into how audits are planned, how risk assessments are performed, and the details of how to execute further audit procedures and document them properly. Assist Procurement Services with vendor contract pricing analysis, procurement card audits, procurement card reconciliations, and risk assessments.
Half (.5) Graduate Assistant - Career Services and Internship Program Office, Marketing and Communications Bridgewater State UniversityHalf (.5) Graduate Assistant - Career Services and Internship Program Office, Marketing and CommunicationsBridgewater, MAThe Career Services & Internships office at Bridgewater State University is seeking a Half (.5) Graduate Assistant for Marketing and Communications serving in an academic year appointment working approximately 10 hours per week and will report to the Marketing and Program Coordinator beginning September 2026. The Half (.5) Graduate Assistant will work closely with the marketing team while also overseeing the Bear Essentials professional clothing closet, ensuring students have access to professional attire for interviews, career fairs, and networking events.
Graduate Assistant - CSE Marketing and Graphic Design Bridgewater State UniversityGraduate Assistant - CSE Marketing and Graphic DesignBridgewater, MAThis Graduate Assistant position supports the College of Graduate Studies by ensuring graduate students will have relevant work experience that will be critical to their post graduate careers, such as project management, collaboration, the opportunity to gain supervisory experience with student employees, and to serve as a key staff member of a student-centered environment. Assist with the development and implementation of outreach strategies that target new and returning family members of BSU students and special student populations including communication plans that promote the awareness of programs, events, and resources.
Hall Director Graduate Assistant Olin College of EngineeringHall Director Graduate AssistantNeedham, MAIn addition, Hall Directors support members of the Orientation Team, collaborating with campus partners to plan and implement Olin's immersive week-long Orientation program, helping new students successfully transition to the Olin community. The Hall Director works closely with Resident Resources (R2s) and residential students to cultivate a positive living-learning environment and create opportunities for personal growth, leadership development, and community building.
Graduate Assistant Resident Director - Emmanuel College Emmanuel CollegeGraduate Assistant Resident Director - Emmanuel CollegeBoston, MALocation: Boston, MA Category: Administrative Support Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Mon Mar 23 2026 Job Description: The Graduate Assistant Residence Director is responsible for assisting with the programmatic, supervisory and operational needs of the Residence Life and Housing Office, specifically in conjunction with one residence hall building on campus. Duties include participation in the after-hours duty rotation and supporting departmental initiatives and acting as support for the daily operation of a Residence Hall.
Graduate Assistant - EXCEL Program Vocational Support Staff Bridgewater State UniversityGraduate Assistant - EXCEL Program Vocational Support StaffBridgewater, MAGraduate students interested in working in service-oriented fields such as education, social work, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and counseling will truly benefit from the hands-on experience they will gain through working with the students and staff in our program. In this position, the GA will work closely with program staff in supporting EXCEL students and their Education Coaches (school district aides who accompany students to campus, or college students who work in the excel program).
Graduate Assistant - Transfer Services Bridgewater State UniversityGraduate Assistant - Transfer ServicesBridgewater, MAOur intent is for our graduate assistants to experience student interaction in a higher education setting and offer supportive student-centered services. The Graduate Assistant (GA) will work 20 hours per week and receive up to 24 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 9 for fall, 9 for spring and 6 for summer.
Graduate Assistant - Residence Life and Housing, Residential Engagement Bridgewater State UniversityGraduate Assistant - Residence Life and Housing, Residential EngagementBridgewater, MAPreference will be given to students who have applied to and have been accepted into the Counselor Education - Student Affairs or Higher Education Administration program by the College of Graduate Studies application deadline. Staff Support: Provide functional supervision and mentorship to student Program Assistants supporting residential engagement, leadership, and programming initiatives.
Graduate Assistant Mens and Womens Cross Country / Track and Field Coach Nichols CollegeGraduate Assistant Mens and Womens Cross Country / Track and Field CoachMAJOB SUMMARY: Nichols College, a member of the NCAA Division III, located in Dudley, MA (Central MA) invites application for a Graduate Assistant position with the cross country + track and field program with men and women. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EDUCATION REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree preferred with experience in collegiate athletics.
Graduate Assistant Mens and Womens Tennis Nichols CollegeGraduate Assistant Mens and Womens TennisMAJOB DESCRIPTION: Graduate Assistant Coach for Men's + Women's Tennis DATE: March 26, 2026 DEPARTMENT: Division of Athletics REPORTS TO: Head Tennis Coach JOB SUMMARY: Nichols College, a member of the NCAA Division III, located in Dudley, MA (Central MA) invites applications for a Graduate Assistant position with the Tennis programs. BENEFITS: Stipend - $10,000 Graduate tuition remission On-campus housing with application Use of fitness center PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: CPR/AED and First Aid certification Coaching experience.
Graduate Assistant for Mens Volleyball Nichols CollegeGraduate Assistant for Mens VolleyballMAJOB DESCRIPTION: Graduate Assistant Coach for Men's Volleyball DATE: April 7, 2026 DEPARTMENT: Division of Athletics REPORTS TO: Head Coach JOB SUMMARY: Nichols College, a member of the NCAA Division III, located in Dudley, MA (Central MA) invites applications for a Graduate Assistant position with the men's volleyball program. BENEFITS: Stipend$10,000 Graduate tuition remission On-campus housing with application Use of fitness center PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: CPR/AED and First Aid certification Coaching experience.
Graduate Assistant Coach for Womens Basketball Nichols CollegeGraduate Assistant Coach for Womens BasketballMAJOB SUMMARY: Nichols College, a member of the NCAA Division III, located in Dudley, MA (Central MA) invites applications for a Graduate Assistant position with Women's Basketball. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EDUCATION REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree preferred with experience in collegiate athletics.
Graduate Assistant Head Coach for eSports Nichols CollegeGraduate Assistant Head Coach for eSportsMAJOB DESCRIPTION: Graduate Assistant-Head Coach for E-Sports DATE: March 26, 2026 DEPARTMENT: Division of Athletics REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Athletics JOB SUMMARY: Nichols College, a member of the NCAA Division III, located in Dudley, MA (Central MA) invites applications for a Graduate Assistant - Head Coach position with E-Sports. BENEFITS: Stipend - $10,000 Graduate tuition remission On-campus housing with application Use of fitness center PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: CPR/AED and First Aid certification Coaching experience.
Graduate Assistant Coach Womens Lacrosse Nichols CollegeGraduate Assistant Coach Womens LacrosseMAJOB SUMMARY: Nichols College, a member of the NCAA Division III, located in Dudley, MA (Central MA) invites applications for a Graduate Assistant position with Women's Lacrosse. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EDUCATION REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree preferred with experience in collegiate athletics.
Graduate Assistant for Womens Soccer Nichols CollegeGraduate Assistant for Womens SoccerMAJOB SUMMARY: Nichols College, a member of the NCAA Division III, located in Dudley, MA (Central MA) invites applications for a Graduate Assistant position with Women's Soccer. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EDUCATION REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree preferred with experience in collegiate athletics.
Half (.5) Graduate Assistant - Public Relations, MA Bridgewater State UniversityHalf (.5) Graduate Assistant - Public Relations, MABridgewater, MAThis position provides hands-on, applied experience in strategic communication, digital content creation, and integrated marketing within a higher education setting. The GA will contribute to high-impact communication initiatives that align with university priorities, including graduate enrollment growth, program visibility, and engagement with internal and external audiences.
Half (.5) Graduate Assistant - Political Science BA and MPA Programs Bridgewater State UniversityHalf (.5) Graduate Assistant - Political Science BA and MPA ProgramsBridgewater, MAThe Half (.5) Graduate Assistant will help launch a new Undergraduate Policy Lab, assist with programing, regional outreach and marketing eff orts, while also having the chance to help with academic research. Assist in developing and launching the Undergraduate Policy Lab by conducting research on peer institutions and best practices, including helping design student training materials in policy analysis and research methods.
Graduate Assistant - Biology, Urban Wildlife Ecology Bridgewater State UniversityGraduate Assistant - Biology, Urban Wildlife EcologyBridgewater, MAIntegrated ecological data analysis: Manage and analyze integrated datasets from wildlife monitoring, tick sampling, visitor surveys, and environmental variables to examine patterns associated with landscape structure and ecological change. Under faculty supervision, the GA will contribute to the development and implementation of research workflows that integrate wildlife surveys, camera-trap data, tick sampling, visitor survey data, and environmental covariates to evaluate ecological patterns across gradients of urbanization.
Half (.5) Graduate Assistant - Counselor Education Bridgewater State UniversityHalf (.5) Graduate Assistant - Counselor EducationBridgewater, MAThe Graduate Assistant for the Department of Counselor Education will work 10 hours per week supporting all department faculty members with ongoing program evaluation and necessary investigations that will provide data sets that support the faculty in making program decisions. Preference will be given to candidates who have a basic familiarity with digital communication tools such as Canva and social media platforms, as well as an interest in developing skills in areas such as creating promotional materials, managing social media content, and contributing to event planning and program design.
Half (.5) Graduate Assistant - Cybersecurity and Justice Bridgewater State UniversityHalf (.5) Graduate Assistant - Cybersecurity and JusticeBridgewater, MAThe GA will also assist with public relations, such as coordinating an advisory board meeting and creating a program newsletter to inform the advisory board and others in the school about program updates and achievements. Through involvement in academic and administrative projects, the GA will learn to organize tasks, manage timelines, and coordinate effectively key competencies in both academic and professional settings.
Graduate Assistant - Mathematics Bridgewater State UniversityGraduate Assistant - MathematicsBridgewater, MAThe ideal candidate for this Graduate Assistantship position will possess: A strong academic background in mathematics, with coursework in abstract algebra and real analysis. Further duties may be assigned as needed in keeping with the general theme of making the Math Research Lab an inviting space for students to gather and discuss mathematics.
Half (.5) Graduate Assistant - Secondary Education and Educational Leadership Bridgewater State UniversityHalf (.5) Graduate Assistant - Secondary Education and Educational LeadershipBridgewater, MAThis has been an outreach program from BSU educational leadership program to school district community partners including schools, agencies, and institutions that sponsor EDLE practicum students to discuss matters of educational interest which may include representatives from the Dept. Assist with the roll-out of program training materials for students and faculty in transition from Taskstream to Watermark Student Learning and Licensure (SL&L) systems for full implementation in the fall 2026 and spring 2027 semesters.
Graduate Assistant - English Programs Bridgewater State UniversityGraduate Assistant - English ProgramsBridgewater, MAThey will gain expertise with a range of academic and educational software (WordPress, Blackboard, Google Forms, PowerPoint, etc.), and they will develop various presentation skills, visiting undergraduate classes to disseminated information about our program and assisting with focus groups as part of our Program Review. For example, they will help build and administer the new Graduate English Blackboard site, which is intended to help students navigate the program, and they will visit select undergraduate classes to recruit students for our 4+1 and MA programs.
Graduate Assistant - IT Teaching and Technology Center Bridgewater State UniversityGraduate Assistant - IT Teaching and Technology CenterBridgewater, MAThe IT Teaching & Technology Center (TTC) Graduate Assistant works with Teaching & Technology Center staff to support University faculty engaged in the creation of instructional materials and resources and the use of learning management system course sites for teaching and learning. The Graduate Assistant (GA) will work 20 hours per week and receive up to 24 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 9 for fall, 9 for spring and 6 for summer.
Graduate Assistant - Athletics and Recreation, Athletics Operations Bridgewater State UniversityGraduate Assistant - Athletics and Recreation, Athletics OperationsBridgewater, MAThe graduate assistant will assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of home athletic events, as well as support the overall operations of the athletics department. The Graduate Assistant (GA) will work 20 hours per week and receive up to 24 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 9 for fall, 9 for spring and 6 for summer.
Graduate Assistant - Information Technology, Center for Artificial Intelligence Bridgewater State UniversityGraduate Assistant - Information Technology, Center for Artificial IntelligenceBridgewater, MAThe Graduate Assistant (GA) will work 20 hours per week and receive up to 24 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 9 for fall, 9 for spring and 6 for summer. Contribute regular content to the AI virtual community space on Microsoft Engage, including discussion prompts, resource sharing, and event announcements.
Graduate Assistant - MSW Program Bridgewater State UniversityGraduate Assistant - MSW ProgramBridgewater, MAThe MSW program graduate assistant has an exciting opportunity to support the needs of the MSW program and the school of social work with: Support to the Houston Bruns Speaker Series. Opportunity to learn or use webinar and Zoom meeting skills, interact with others in the social work community, and use strong interpersonal skills to assist with trouble shooting and problem solving.
Half (.5) Graduate Assistant - Office of Teaching and Learning Bridgewater State UniversityHalf (.5) Graduate Assistant - Office of Teaching and LearningBridgewater, MAThe Half Graduate Assistant (.5 GA) will work 10 hours per week and receive up to 15 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 6 for fall, 6 for spring and 3 for summer. Participate in special projects aligned with OTL priorities (e.g., AI in teaching, inclusive pedagogy initiatives, faculty learning communities).
Half (.5) Graduate Assistant - Minnock Institute, Global Programs Bridgewater State UniversityHalf (.5) Graduate Assistant - Minnock Institute, Global ProgramsBridgewater, MAPrimary responsibilities include capturing photographs, creating presentations, compiling event lists, and working closely with the MIGE Communications and Events Coordinator (Sasha) to develop and maintain web content and communications that reflect BSU's global programs. Additional responsibilities include supporting website content updates, assisting with the production of international student spotlights and program features, and contributing to social media content development.
Half (.5) Graduate Assistant - Mathematics Bridgewater State UniversityHalf (.5) Graduate Assistant - MathematicsBridgewater, MAIn this role, the graduate assistant would work closely with faculty and administrators across the department, be exposed to the literature on mathematics curriculum development and best practices and engage in significant original data analysis to support departmental projects. The Half Graduate Assistant (.5 GA) will work 10 hours per week and receive up to 15 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 6 for fall, 6 for spring and 3 for summer.
Graduate Assistant - Accounting and Finance, MSA Bridgewater State UniversityGraduate Assistant - Accounting and Finance, MSABridgewater, MADescription of Duties: The Graduate Assistant (GA) assigned to the Accounting & Finance department will work closely with several members of our department on initiatives for both graduate and undergraduate students. The Graduate Assistant (GA) will work 20 hours per week and receive up to 24 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 9 for fall, 9 for spring and 6 for summer.
Graduate Assistant - Study Abroad Office Bridgewater State UniversityGraduate Assistant - Study Abroad OfficeBridgewater, MAThey will gain experience working with students in advising and information sessions; presenting in the office, classrooms and at campus events; and managing a diverse portfolio of programs. Responsibilities: Serve as the office's first point of contact: answering phone calls and assisting with student walk-ins, answering departmental email inbox, and scheduling appointments.
Half (.5) Graduate Assistant - English, Writing Program Administration (WPA) Bridgewater State UniversityHalf (.5) Graduate Assistant - English, Writing Program Administration (WPA)Bridgewater, MAThe coordinators oversee the university's robust first year writing program, which consists of Enhanced 101 courses and ENGL 101 (Writing Rhetorically) and ENGL 102 (Writing Rhetorically with Sources). The graduate student would also research and examine best practices relating to large language models (LLMs) and writing; this is particularly pertinent given campus-wide discussions regarding AI.
Family Engagement Graduate Assistant (part-time) - Framingham State University Framingham State UniversityFamily Engagement Graduate Assistant (part-time) - Framingham State UniversityFramingham, MALocation: Framingham, MA Category: Contract/Hourly Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Mon Apr 6 2026 Job Description: GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Office of Family Engagement seeks to serve the family members of students who attend Framingham State. We believe that those who provide support to students are instrumental in helping them establish independence and learn to self-advocate.
Half (.5) Graduate Assistant - Health and Kinesiology Bridgewater State UniversityHalf (.5) Graduate Assistant - Health and KinesiologyBridgewater, MAIn addition, the GA will explore additional ways to use social media to enhance a more supportive graduate culture for our students; and work with UG student workers on program promotion. Assist department Chair Dr. Karen Richardson with the daily management of courses/programs (e.g., processing required forms, filing, data management of program and accreditation data).
Half (.5) Graduate Assistant - Zemiology in Criminal Justice Bridgewater State UniversityHalf (.5) Graduate Assistant - Zemiology in Criminal JusticeBridgewater, MAThe Half Graduate Assistant (.5 GA) will work 10 hours per week and receive up to 15 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 6 for fall, 6 for spring and 3 for summer. GA will have the chance to work on reading, organizing, drafting (with full credit, of course - my hope is that the paper will be coauthored) and editing scholarly work in the area of zemiology.
Half (.5) Graduate Assistant - Speech-Language Pathology Bridgewater State UniversityHalf (.5) Graduate Assistant - Speech-Language PathologyBridgewater, MAWorking directly with the graduate chair (James Feeney) and the Clinic Director and staff, the half-time GA position supports the efforts of the clinic and also is a support to the graduate program chair. The Half Graduate Assistant (.5 GA) will work 10 hours per week and receive up to 15 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 6 for fall, 6 for spring and 3 for summer.
Half (.5) Graduate Assistant - Student Success and Equity Interventions, Navigator Program Bridgewater State UniversityHalf (.5) Graduate Assistant - Student Success and Equity Interventions, Navigator ProgramBridgewater, MAThe Half Graduate Assistant (.5 GA) will work 10 hours per week and receive up to 15 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 6 for fall, 6 for spring and 3 for summer. Coordinate and implement outreach efforts to students referred to the Student Success office by faculty, staff, advisors, etc.
Graduate Assistant - Academic Advising Bridgewater State UniversityGraduate Assistant - Academic AdvisingBridgewater, MAIn this role, the candidate will have the opportunity to: Serve as advisor to a diverse caseload of students including first semester freshmen in all majors, Undecided majors, Education and Psychology majors for their full first year, freshmen on academic probation, and will occasionally meet with students seeking a withdrawal. Serve as advising resource to assist students in acclimating to college life, begin academic planning, and educate students on policies and procedures around withdrawals, GPA calculations, change of major, etc.
Half (.5) Graduate Assistant - Computer Science Bridgewater State UniversityHalf (.5) Graduate Assistant - Computer ScienceBridgewater, MAThe Half Graduate Assistant (.5 GA) will work 10 hours per week and receive up to 15 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 6 for fall, 6 for spring and 3 for summer. Are you a Bridgewater State University graduate student accepted into a graduate degree program?.
Graduate Assistant - International Student and Scholar Services Bridgewater State UniversityGraduate Assistant - International Student and Scholar ServicesBridgewater, MAOffice activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and interaction with computer equipment. The Graduate Assistant (GA) will work 20 hours per week and receive up to 24 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 9 for fall, 9 for spring and 6 for summer.