Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) Teaching Orientation: Fall 2025
The Center for Research on Learning and Teaching (CRLT) will offer Fall 2025 GSI Teaching Orientation (GSITO) as an online Canvas course. In addition to engaging with asynchronous modules, GSIs will have the opportunity to participate in an online, synchronous practice teaching session. Please check back for Fall 2025 GSI Teaching Orientation dates and additional information.
If you attended the orientation in Winter 2025, you can access the resources from the campus-wide GSI Teaching Orientation (GSITO) by visiting the CRLT Winter 2025 GSI Teaching Orientation Canvas course. If you do not already have access to this Canvas site, you can request access by emailing [email protected].
If you have any questions about GSITO, please email us at [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions about GSITO
CRLT's GSI Teaching Orientation is designed to help new GSIs teaching on the Ann Arbor campus to prepare for their initial teaching experiences. It also has proven to be a valuable event for experienced GSIs and for graduate students who anticipate teaching in the future.
When and Where is GSITO?
Fall 2025 GSI Teaching Orientation (GSITO) is an online Canvas course available beginning on August 5. In addition to engaging with asynchronous modules, GSIs will have the opportunity to participate in online, synchronous Practice Teaching sessions offered from August 14 - 22 (exact times will be communicated to GSIs via email).
How Will I be Notified that the Canvas Course has Launched/is Available?
The Canvas course will be available starting August 5 at noon. You will receive an automated Canvas email when the orientation begins, notifying you of your enrollment in the CRLT GSI Teaching Orientation. You will need to accept your role as a student to access the Canvas Course.
Am I Required to Participate in GSITO?
CRLT provides university-wide GSI Teaching Orientations as a service to the campus community. You should check with the individual(s) who oversee GSI appointments in the department in which you will be teaching to find out whether participation in GSITO is required for your GSI appointment.
I Can’t Participate in GSITO When it is Available. What Can I do for a Make-up?
CRLT does not determine whether GSITO is required for new GSIs, nor does it host a make-up event. Check with the individual(s) who oversee GSI appointments in your department to find out what its training requirements are. If there is no formalized policy regarding make-up events, CRLT is happy to consult with departments on establishing such a policy. GSI Coordinators can contact GSITO directors ([email protected]) to set up a time to discuss this issue.
How Can I Receive Accommodations for GSITO?
CRLT is committed to making our orientation as accessible as is possible. If you would benefit from accommodations to aid you in accessing the online orientation, please let us know as soon as possible by emailing [email protected].
Where Can I Find Future GSITO Dates?
This webpage will be updated each semester with information about the upcoming orientation. Fall 2025 GSITO dates are August 5 through Augsut 27, with Practice Teaching sessions offered from August 14-22.