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Center for the Advancement of Teaching Excellence

New TA Orientation Resources

Introduction

Welcome new UIC Graduate Teaching Assistants (TAs)!

Please review the Getting Started as a TA Guides and New TA Orientation Videos prior to the start of your first semester as a TA.

These resources and videos will be updated for 2026 by mid-August.

Getting Started as a TA Guides

Getting Started as a TA

Experienced graduate students have put together this guide to help you get started as a Teaching Assistant (TA)
A Guide to Working With your Faculty Supervisor

Suggested topics and specific questions to discuss with your supervisor to make sure you are on the same page to ensure a great semester
Letters of Accommodation (LOA) Guidance for TAs

There may be times when a student discloses to you that they have a disability or that they need accommodations to participate in class. This guide walks you through what to do when that happens.
Advice from Experienced TAs

Curated advice from experienced UIC TAs on things they wish they knew as a new TA.
Resources for Teaching Assistants

Have additional questions about being a TA at UIC? Explore this curated list of resources organized by topic.

2025 New TA Orientation Videos

Additional Videos from Campus Partners

TA Guides Created for TAs by TAs

2025 New TA Orientation Workshop Materials

Session Recordings from Past Orientations