College of Engineering
Department of Computer Science

1 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

The Computer Science Department @ Virginia Tech Undergrad Teaching Assistant (UTA) program provides undergraduates the opportunity to help their peers learn from them. CS UTAs hold office hours, work side-by-side with GTAs in course labs, monitor online course forums and carry out other related duties. UTAs gain valuable professional experience for their future career.

1.1 Ut Prosim

Being a CS UTA or Peer Mentor offers students the chance to participate in the Va Tech Ut Prosim community. By aiding their fellow peers, students are able to embody the passion of service that is a cornerstone of a VT education.

1.2 Requirements

You must have a desire to help your fellow Hokies.
You must be a currently enrolled student at Va Tech. (Do NOT apply if you are NOT enrolled!)
You must be able to work up to ten hours a week. (These roles are hourly wage positions.)
- Fall and Spring UTA positions are a maximum of 10 hours a week.
For UTAs, you must have previously completed and performed well in any CS-major course for which you are applying for a UTA position. (This requirement does not apply to non-major courses.)
- Performed well is defined as at least a B. The higher the grade the better the chance you will be assigned to a course.

1.3 Reasons for Exclusion

Any sanction for a violation of the Va Tech Honor Code
(If you have a VT Honor case pending you are ineligible to apply for a UTA position.)
A grade less than a C in the class you are requesting.

1.4 Applications

1.4.1 UTA Application

1.4.2 Fall 2025 UTA Application

Fall UTA Application (Decisions are hoped to be made by late July or early August)

1.4.3 Summer 2025 UTA Application

Summer UTA Application (Decisions should be made in April and May)

Selected students will receive an email message with the course UTA position offer information.

Graduate students seeking a TA position must apply for a GTA.

updated: 2024.10.20 DirAcadOps@cs.vt.edu