UT Mathematics: Undergraduate Course Assistant (UGCA) Application

The duties of an Undergraduate Course Assistant (UGCA) can vary from course to course and may include:


  • Facilitate class activities (walk around, answer questions, check-in with groups, distribute materials, etc.)
  • Grade assignments and quizzes (UGCAs cannot grade exams)
  • Hold office hours
  • Run supplementary review sessions
  • Prepare review guides or supplementary problem sets
  • Prepare instructional materials and make copies
  • Proctor (under the direct supervision of the instructor of record or TA)
  • UGCAs of Calculus classes are expected to assist in CalcLab for one hour per week



The following criteria have been established for the selection of Undergraduate Course Assistants:


A. Undergraduates who have received excellent grades in M 408C and M 408D (or equivalents), and in any upper-division mathematics courses taken.


B. Undergraduates who have completed their Freshman year.



Please send any questions or concerns about your application to peter.corrao@austin.utexas.edu

Current Classification*
During the semester(s) you are applying for, will you be a full-time student (12 SCH) or will you be in your last semester before graduating?*
Have you been an UGCA in a previous semester (in any department at UT)?*
Have you been awarded work-study for the semester(s) you are applying for?*