October 20, 2025

The ECE TA and Grader applications are now open. The deadline to apply October 31,2025 by 12:00 AM 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 2026 PMP classes here (under EE and EEP). These are harder to match and increase your chances if you have the skills to TA these classes.
  • Find Winter 2026 Daytime classes here.
  • Syllabi for Daytime undergraduate classes are available in the Master Course Description section at this link – Course Descriptions – UWECE.  
  • Click here.  to see a list of classes that may receive a TA and the approximate number of TAs. 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; compare with theWinter 2026 Time Schedule.
  • We will not manage assignments for the following classes so please do not list them:
    • EE 474 (joint with CSE) –  CSE is managing TAs 
    • EE 597 (joint with AA, ME). AA 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/prospective/. Our lead TA, Amber Chou will update the webpage to link to the Winter 2026 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. Check Handshake and contact other relevant departments.
Questions can be sent to stepswan@uw.edu.