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Writing Center consultants can work with you on any kind of writing project, from course papers to job application materials and creative writing. We can also help with speeches and presentations. Our services are free and available to all students, staff and faculty at the University of Iowa. Support what we do by clicking the DONATE button on the right.

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Writing for all

The Writing Center is hosted by the Department of Communication Studies and is located in room 110 of the English Philosophy Building. Services are free and available to all students, faculty, and staff. Not affiliated with the UI? We also help staff a community writing center at the Iowa City and Coralville Public Library. Walk-in appointments available for Johnson County residents during the fall and spring semesters.

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Est. 1934

One of the first Writing Centers in the U.S.
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1:1

The Center has a long-standing tradition of one-to-one instruction in rhetorical and communication skills.

5,000

The number of hours of one-on-one writing instruction we provide each year.
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2,000

The number of students, faculty, and staff, we meet with each semester.
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Our Story

The University of Iowa Writing Center was started by Carrie Stanley in 1934, making it one of the first writing centers in the country. The center has a long-standing tradition of one-to-one instruction in rhetorical and communication skills.

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Events

Data Science Bootcamp featuring Dr. Congrui Yi

Friday, October 16, 2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm
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Data Science Bootcamp
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Solar Wind Characteristics During Low Density Periods: A Window into Young Solar Wind

Friday, October 16, 2026 7:30pm to 8:00pm
Van Allen Hall

Please join us for the Astronomy Public Talk series, where we host short, accessible talks on a wide range of astronomy and physics-related topics — free and open to the public! This event will feature a presentation by UI Physics and Astronomy undergraduate student Sydney Tune, who will discuss how low-density periods in the solar wind can show what previous conditions were like near the Sun. By studying features known as counter-streaming strahl electrons and “double ions” during these rare...

Biology Graduate Student Seminars on Monday, October 19: Haley Reeves (Erives Lab), Sasini Angunawala (Tootle Lab) and Brady Williquett (Manak Lab) promotional image

Biology Graduate Student Seminars on Monday, October 19: Haley Reeves (Erives Lab), Sasini Angunawala (Tootle Lab) and Brady Williquett (Manak Lab)

Monday, October 19, 2026 3:30pm
Biology Building East
Biology Graduate Student Seminars on Monday, October 19 at 3:30pm in Room 101, Biology Building East: Haley Reeves (Erives Lab), Sasini Angunawala (Tootle Lab) and Brady Williquett (Manak Lab)
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