January 16, 2026

The Spring 2026 ECE TA and Grader applications are now open. The priority deadline to apply is January 30th, 2026, by 5:00 PM 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 Spring 2026 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, you will be considered right away. If you are a match, there is a higher likelihood of an offer, given how few students list these courses. Below is a list of Spring PMP course with titles. As we do not yet know which courses will receive a TA, list the ones you qualify for just in case.
    If I have any TA skill information about the course, I added it next to the title. 
    • EE P 530: Building Blocks of Semiconductor Technology: Diodes, Transistors, and Memory Devices
    • EE P 523: Mobile Applications for Sensing and Control – TA skills: (in order of importance): Android programming, Java and/or Kotlin programming language, Arduino programming. Desired: TensorFlow, Microcontrollers programming (in C language), Digital image processing
    • EE P 564: Tiny Machine Learning for Ultra Low-Power Edge Computing (TinyML)
    • EE P 509: Privacy-preserving Machine Learning
    • EE 546: Electric Drives
    • EE P 536: Designing and Building Smart Internet of Things Devices
    • EE P 533: Analog Circuits for Sensor Systems
    • EE P 592: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) –  TA skill: knowledge in LTSpice
    • EE P 590: Developing Immersive Experiences for AR/VR – TA skill: experience with 3D engines and/or computer graphics
    • EE 514: Information Theory
    • EE 506: Fundamentals of Wireless Communication – TA skill: familiarity with GNURadio software labs 
    • EE P 598: Introduction to Digital Audio
    • EE P 566: Deep Learning for Embedded Real Time Intelligence
    • EE P 500: Intro to Human Robot Interaction- 2 credit EE P 500 seminar 
  • Click here to see a list of classes that may receive a TA and the approximate number of TAs (must use your UW NetID). 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 the Spring 2026 Time Schedule.
  • We will NOT manage assignments for the following classes so please do not list them:
    • EE 371 (joint with CSE) – CSE is managing TAs 
    • EE 424/524 (joint with CSE/ChemE/BioE) – BioE is managing TAs
    • EE 470 (joint with CSE) – CSE is managing TAs
    • EE 548 (joint with AA/ME) – AA is managing TAs
    • EE 549 (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/resources/.  Our lead TA, Amber Chou will update the webpage to link to the Spring 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. 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.