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Graduate Teaching/Instructional Assistant (GTA/IA) Training

All newly appointed GTA/IAs must participate in a two-part training program that includes GTA/IA Orientation and GRAD 701.


International Students

All international graduate students who will be newly appointed TAs/IAs must additionally participate in an International TA Training speaking assessment practice workshop (ITA Workshop) and subsequently have their English proficiency assessed (ITA Assessment) through the English Programs for Internationals (EPI) office prior to the start of classes. For questions regarding International Teaching Assistant (ITA) training and assessment, English speaking/writing proficiency requirements or courses, or International Student Orientations, please contact the following:

 International Teaching Assistant (ITA) training workshop and assessment  dates, workshop agenda and microlesson assignment, IELTS and iBT score exemptions, or other ITA questions: [email protected], 803-777-3867, or visit their ITA Workshop and Assessment page.

 English for Foreign Students (ENFS) requirements, courses, and other questions: [email protected] or visit the English for Foreign Students page

 International Student Services (ISS) Orientation dates and other information: [email protected], 803-777-7461, or visit their  International Student Orientation page.


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