The Writing Center 

Conveniently located in the Learning Commons, the Writing Center welcomes undergraduate and graduate students, postdocs, and faculty working on anything from class essays to research papers. We frequently assist with:

• Crafting essays for classes
• Developing independent research projects
• Writing seminar papers, grant proposals, articles, or dissertations
• Adapting to U.S. academic writing, especially for international students
• Polishing essays for fellowships, grad school, or job applications
• Preparing oral presentations

No matter where you are in the writing journey—whether you're brainstorming, refining your thesis, structuring your argument, or fine-tuning your draft—our Writing Center-trained tutors have your back. Each session is focused on helping you develop strategies that make you a stronger, more confident writer. While we don't provide editing or proofreading services, we can help you identify recurring grammar, mechanics, or sentence structure issues.

Our Writing Center-trained tutors are ready to dive into any writing project, offering free, one-on-one sessions to help you tackle your writing at any stage.

Our tutors are your go-to partners for feedback, ideas, and advice. They’ll serve as thoughtful readers and trusted critics, helping you uncover the best in your own work. And while Writing Center sessions offer valuable support, they’re designed to work alongside the guidance you receive from your teachers and advisors, not replace it.

Our Policies

1. Eligibility and Access

• Who Can Use the Center: The Writing Center is open to all current undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty and staff of the university.
• Appointment Scheduling: The Writing Center’s online booking system (Navigate) can schedule appointments in advance. Walk-ins are welcome, but availability may be limited.

2. Appointment Guidelines

• Duration: Each consultation is typically 30 to 60 minutes long. Students are encouraged to book multiple sessions if needed.
• Preparation: To make the most of your session, bring any relevant materials, such as drafts, assignment guidelines, and notes.
• Cancellation: Please cancel appointments at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend. Failure to do so may result in a missed appointment fee or reduced scheduling priority.

3. Session Focus

• Scope of Assistance: Tutors can assist with brainstorming, outlining, drafting, revising, and understanding feedback. They do not provide editing or proofreading services.
• Limitations: Tutors will not write or rewrite documents for students. Their role is to guide and support the development of students' own writing skills.

4. Confidentiality

• Privacy: All sessions are confidential. Information discussed during consultations will not be shared with others without the student’s consent, except in cases of academic misconduct or safety concerns.

5. Academic Integrity

• Original Work: Students are expected to produce their own work. Tutors will not assist with tasks that involve violating academic integrity, such as providing answers to exam questions or writing assignments for students.

6. Conduct and Behavior

• Respectful Interaction: All interactions should be respectful. Disruptive or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. If necessary, the Writing Center reserves the right to terminate sessions that do not adhere to professional standards.

7. Feedback and Evaluation

• Student Feedback: Students are encouraged to provide feedback on their experience to help improve Writing Center services.
• Tutor Training: All tutors are trained to provide constructive feedback and to foster a supportive learning environment.

8. Technology and Resources

• Digital Submissions: For online consultations, students should ensure that documents are submitted in accessible formats.
• Resource Use: The Writing Center provides resources such as style guides and writing handouts for students to utilize alongside their consultations.