October 12, 2026

The Winter 2027 ECE TA and Grader applications are now open. The priority deadline to apply is October 26, 2026 by 5:00PM Pacific Standard Time.
You must use your UW Net ID to log in to the applications. Click on the links embedded below to access the applications. 
TA application: Please DO NOT APPLY if you do not meet TA eligibility criteria in policy 5.2 (this pertains to International students). You will be asked to very this information in the application. 
PhD students, if you are unsure about your funding, please submit an application. You can always withdraw your application later if alternative funding comes through.
Grader application: Grader positions do not include a tuition waiver and are paid hourly. PhD students should not apply for Grader positions due to the guaranteed funding model.
Additional Information:
  • PhD students with guaranteed funding are given first priority for TA positions. It may take up to a month to assign these positions. Please be patient.
  • Your resume should have a skills section (Java, Python, CUDA, OpenCL, GPU,  Verilog, etc). Include all duties related to teaching, mentoring, tutoring, project leadership, etc.
  • Find Winter 2027 Daytime classes here.
  • Syllabi for Daytime undergraduate classes are available in the Master Course Description section at this link – Course Descriptions – UWECE.
  • PMP Courses: These are the hardest to match, so if you list a PMP course and are a match, there is a higher likelihood of an offer. Below is a list of TENTATIVE Autumn PMP course with titles. As we do not yet know which courses will receive a TA if they are offered. I recommend listing all the courses in which you qualify.
  • Click here to see a list of classes that may receive a TA and the approximate number of TAs (must be logged into your UW NetID to access). This is based on historical enrollment patterns, so the approximate number of TAs may differ quarter to quarter. The list of classes is not exhaustive nor has every new class;  compare with the Winter 2027 Time Schedule.
  • We will NOT manage assignments for the following classes so please do not list them:
    • EE 469 (joint with CSE) – CSE is managing TAs 
  • You must be available, in person to attend lecture (if necessary) and to run 1-2 lab or quiz sections of the courses you list on the application. CHECK YOUR CLASS SCHEDULE AGAINST THE LECTURE AND LAB AND QUIZ SECTIONS BEFORE listing them on the application. If you are assigned a class that conflicts with your course schedule you must immediately notify Stephanie Swanson (stepswan@uw.edu) before you accept the offer. 
  • Access past workshop/class/TA information and resources here – https://wp.ece.uw.edu/eceta/resources/.  Our lead TA, Jason Isa will update the webpage to link to the Winter 2027 applications soon. 
  • A final reminder: even if a professor recommends you, there is no guarantee of receiving a TA or grader position. Masters and Undergraduate students should not expect to rely on a recommendation and explore other funding options. To broaden opportunities, Masters and Undergrad students should reach out to other departments where they have relevant skills and knowledge. Inquire in these departments about their TA application process. Also check Handshake. 
Questions can be sent to stepswan@uw.edu.