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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.

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Writing for all

The Writing Center is hosted by the Department of Rhetoric 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

Seeing Out, Seeing Through - School of Art, Art History, and Design promotional image

Seeing Out, Seeing Through - School of Art, Art History, and Design

Monday, November 17, 2025 8:00am to 8:00pm
Public Space One

In collaboration with the University of Iowa’s graduate photography seminar, Public Space One is pleased to announce Seeing Out, Seeing Through, a group exhibition at PS1’s Close House location is on view from Nov. 14–22, 2025. Please join us for the opening reception on Friday, Nov. 15 at 538 S. Gilbert from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Seeing Out, Seeing Through showcases works that skirt the edges of photography, reflecting on magical systems, material transparency, surveillance, and artmaking as a method...

Seeing Out, Seeing Through - School of Art, Art History, and Design promotional image

Seeing Out, Seeing Through - School of Art, Art History, and Design

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 8:00am to 8:00pm
Public Space One

In collaboration with the University of Iowa’s graduate photography seminar, Public Space One is pleased to announce Seeing Out, Seeing Through, a group exhibition at PS1’s Close House location is on view from Nov. 14–22, 2025. Please join us for the opening reception on Friday, Nov. 15 at 538 S. Gilbert from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Seeing Out, Seeing Through showcases works that skirt the edges of photography, reflecting on magical systems, material transparency, surveillance, and artmaking as a method...

Iowa Care Lab Fellow Michael Greer research presentation and conversation

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 2:00pm to 3:15pm
To be announced

Iowa Care Lab Fellow Michael Greer research presentation and conversation

Space is limited, people who wish to attend should contact Aura Qui aura-qui@uiowa.edu to reserve a spot and for details.

Department of Microbiology and Immunology Seminar Series

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Bowen Science Building
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