Graduate College Teaching Assistantships
Congratulations on receiving a Teaching Assistantship! We look forward to you joining the campus community and wish you every success in your growth as a teacher, public speaker, presenter and scholar.
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTS:
1. Get a NetID
All GAs/TAs need a NetID. NetID is required for all Graduate College online forms, online training, registration for GATO, Webmail , EmployeeLink and many other services at the University of Arizona.
2. Register for Graduate Assistants in Teaching Orientation (GATO)
The University Teaching Center coordinates a one-day orientation program designed to acquaint first-time TAs at the University of Arizona. The orientation program focuses on learner-centered teaching methodology and culturally responsive teaching strategies.
3. Register for TA Training Online (TATO)
All TAs are required to pass the UA Policies module test (95% or higher). TATO is self-paced and available at any time to anyone who registers and has a valid NetID. The Graduate College monitors scores. Questions should be directed to tato@email.arizona.edu.
4. Attend GATO
Note: Your department may have additional or different requirements. Contact your department.