Learning Assistant Program

The Fall 2025 LA Application is now closed.
All selections have been made for Fall 2025 and we are no longer accepting applications from faculty or from students. We will post the Faculty Request for LAs form in September and the LA Application form will open in October for the Spring 2026 hiring cycle.

The Learning Assistant (LA) Program enhances students’ learning experiences by making courses more interactive and by making large classes feel more like small classes. LAs are undergraduates who have successfully completed a course and are subsequently selected by faculty to work with them in the classroom, helping current students engage with course material for better understanding. Through the guidance of weekly preparation sessions and a pedagogy course, the LAs facilitate discussions and problem-solving among groups of students in a variety of classroom settings that encourage active learning.

To date, we have trained more than 1,000 LAs. Some sections of the following courses
have been enhanced and supported by working with the LA program:

Biological Sciences

 

Chemistry & Biochemistry

 

Computer Science

 

Mathematics

 

Mechanical Engineering

 

Nursing

 

Political Science

 

Social Work

 

History

 

The program supports student learning and success at FSU and beyond by:

  • Improving student success in high-enrollment, lower-division courses, which provide the foundation for learning in later courses;
  • Better preparing students for STEM majors and careers;
  • Creating a meaningful opportunity for undergraduate LAs to support learning while growing as students and professionals themselves; and
  • Supporting faculty in their course design and teaching practices by fostering a community for pedagogical exchange and innovation.

If you are interested in teaching with LAs, please visit the For LA Faculty page for more information about working with the program. If you are a student interested in working as an LA, please visit the For LAs page for information about the position and how to apply. For other inquiries, please contact us at laprogram@fsu.edu