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• Some chemical engineering students are exempt from this requirement; the exemption information is available here. 
• The test is offered during limited times throughout the year and is a prerequisite for teaching at UT.
• A student should take the ITA certification BEFORE they intend to TA.
• The Department of Chemical Engineering will pay for the first exam; the student is required to pay for any subsequent exams.
  • Send payment emails to chemegrad@utexas.edu and the department will cover the cost of the first exam. 

The following timeline is recommended for ITA certification to prevent TA appointment complications assuming a fall start to the PhD program:

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Failure to pass the exam or the ESL course within the first three long semesters in residence will remove students from the PhD program and place them in the Master’s program. Students will have one additional long semester for completion of a terminal Master’s degree. A PhD supervisor may petition the Graduate Advisor in writing for a one-time extension of one long semester for completion of the exam due to exceptional circumstances.

Timing Considerations for Students

Many students have additional considerations when planning the completion of their TA requirements. Some of the most common issues are summarized in the following table and discussed below.