TA Policy

This interdisciplinary orientation provides general preparation for graduate students with instructional responsibilities, including an overview of policies and procedures pertinent to the TA role, an introduction to effective teaching strategies and practices, and exposure to services and resources available across campus that offer support for individuals engaged in teaching and learning endeavors at UGA.

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GRSC 7770 is a 1 to 3 credit course providing TAs with knowledge of pedagogical approaches, relevant UGA policies, and available support systems. As per TA Policy, all graduate students with instructional duties must complete GRSC 7770 (or an approved departmental equivalent) prior to or concurrently with their first TAship.

GRSC 7770 Approved Departmental Equivalents:  

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To hold a TAship at UGA, international students must follow country-specific requirements as determined by the Graduate School to demonstrate English proficiency. More details about UGA’s English language proficiency requirements for graduate TAs can be found in UGA’s policy library on the Graduate TA Policy.

Need help in determining your next steps in demonstrating English language proficiency? You may find this tool helpful: Language Proficiency Requirements Guide.

In order for graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) or graduate laboratory assistants (GLAs) to teach as Instructors of Record, they must both fulfill UGA’s TA policy requirements and adhere to UGA’s Instructor of Record credentialing policy. With the exception of GRSC 7770 and approved equivalents (LLED 7768, WIP 7001, and PHYS 7111/2-L), GTAs and GLAs are not approved to be instructors of record or grade assignments for graduate course sections, including course sections that are split-level with an undergraduate course.

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