Getting Started as a TA
TA Training Workshop:
- Students in Applied Math, Computational Math, C&O, Computer Science, or Pure Math: training will be provided by the Faculty of Mathematics in the first week of classes (Fall term). The 2025 Fall TA workshop will take place on Tuesday, September 9, at 5:30 - 8:30 PM in M3 1006. Attendance will be taken at the workshop - all new graduate students except those in SAS are required to attend this workshop. A pizza dinner will be provided at the start of the workshop.
- Students in Statistics and Actuarial Science: your dept will provide their own training. Your Graduate Coordinator will inform you of the details.
- Download the Fall 2025 Math TA Training Workshop (PDF) slides.
Required learning
- In your first term you must complete following online training modules:
- Harassment and discrimination (Log in to Waterloo Learn > Self Registration > CMAHRO TA Training - Mathematics Fall 2025)
- Safety (3 different online modules)
- Cyber Awareness Training
- Cyber Awareness Essentials - 2025
- Cyber Awareness for Knowledge Workers - 2025
- Accessibility Training
- Review the Teaching Assistant Manual to familiarize yourself with the Teaching Assistant role.
Suggested learning
- LEARN modules through Waterloo Grad Ready (optional):
- Module 3: Getting Ready to be a Teaching Assistant
- New modules will be offered periodically