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New TA Orientation

New TA Orientation preps new teaching assistants for work in classrooms or labs at UF.

UF teaching assistants helping students in lab and classroom

Next New TA Orientation!

Friday, August 14, 2026 · 10 a.m. · Online via Zoom

Click here to register!

A partnership between the UF Center for Teaching Excellence and the UF Graduate School, New TA Orientation is mandatory for graduate students who will be first-time teaching assistants (TAs) in the fall, spring, or summer semesters. It takes place in two parts:

Part 1: Live/Zoom Session

A welcome and overview of the TA role, a keynote speaker, an expert panel discussion, and information from Graduate Assistants United (GAU). Part 1 is held both live and via Zoom.

Part 2: Canvas Course

A welcome and overview of the TA role, a keynote speaker, an expert panel discussion, and information from Graduate Assistants United (GAU). Part 1 is held both live and via Zoom.

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