Welcome, GSIs, and faculty and staff who work with GSIs!
GSI Center staff members are available to assist you Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. through the following email addresses:
General Questions on GSI-related Matters: [email protected].
Language Proficiency Program Oral English Testing and Consultations: [email protected].
To set up a confidential consultation, please visit our consultation request page.
Our workshops and consultations will be held remotely via Zoom this semester. See our list of workshops below.
Teaching Guide for GSIs
A comprehensive online Teaching Guide created specifically for Berkeley GSIs. From preparing for your first class session to strategies for equitable and efficient grading, this guide can help you enhance student learning and feel more confident in your teaching practices.
First-Time GSI Requirements
First-time GSIs have the following requirements: Attend the Spring 2026 Teaching Conference if teaching in the spring or summer; complete the GSI Ethics Online Course before interacting with students (in person or online) in your role as an instructor; and enroll in a required 300-level pedagogy course for first-time GSIs. See our full page outlining First-Time GSI Requirements for more information.
Prospective GSIs who do not speak English as a native language must demonstrate oral English language proficiency to be appointed as a GSI. Please see the GSI Center’s Language Proficiency Program for details.
Award-Winning Teaching Ideas from Berkeley GSIs
No need to reinvent the wheel! Access more than 200 one-page, award-winning GSI teaching ideas that can be adapted for use in your teaching. Search by field or browse by department or teaching and learning challenge.
Essential Information for GSIs
Here you will find all of the basic information you will need as a GSI including essential policies for GSIs, a Checklist for Getting Started as a GSI, Time Management Strategies, and FAQs for GSIs.
Resource: Academic Accommodations Hub
The Academic Accommodations Hub is an online campus resource that contains important information and guidance for instructors and students on classroom climate, academic integrity and honor code, academic accommodations, support resources, and conflict resolution and troubleshooting.
Upcoming Events and Deadlines
Workshops on Teaching
Click the link above to see the schedule for Fall 2025 workshops. Please note: The Spring 2026 workshop schedule will be available in the first week of December, 2025.
Professional Standards and Ethics in Teaching Online Course
First-time GSIs must complete the course before they interact with students (in person or online) in their role as an instructor. Please see Enrollment Instructions for details.
Teaching Conference for First-time GSIs
Save the Date for our Spring 2026 Teaching Conference: January 16, 2026