The ITA Program is designed to prepare graduate students who are non-native English speakers to take on teaching assistantships, including grading, holding office hours, leading discussion or lab sections, or teaching a class. Spoken English classes, ITA Seminars, and classroom observations help ITAs refine their skills.

In order to receive the benefits of a Graduate Teaching Assistant position, ITA Clearance is required.

To prepare for their TA roles, students must meet two requirements.

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