FAQ

I am a new TA, how do I sign up?
Check your email regularly. An email related to TA training is sent to all new TAs during August.
I have TA experience; do I still need to take the training?
Yes. It is mandatory for all the incoming new TAs in the department.
I have attended similar training sessions elsewhere, do I still need to take the training again?
Yes.
I have attended this training session last year, can I join again?
Please contact the current TA trainer and explain him/her why you want to attend again.
Can I take the training later?
No. The training will not be offered again in the same year.
How much do I have to pay to take the training?
It’s free for the new TAs.
I am not a TA / student of this department, can I join?
Please contact the current TA trainer and explain him/her why you want to attend here.
I am a new student, but not doing any TA work. Is it mandatory for me to join?
No. But if you later plan to do TA in next term, you will not be able to do so without attending TA training. This training is offered only once a year.
I am not a graduate student of UBC this year, but I may be a graduate student/ TA here next year: can I join?
Sorry, no!