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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

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One Moment: Poetry Reading

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Prairie Lights Books
A poetry reading event at Prairie Lights with author Luis Muñoz from his newest book, One Moment, translated from Spanish to English by Idra Novey and Garth Greenwell.
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Gilman - Study Abroad Scholarship Information Session

Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:30am to 11:30am
Virtual

Join International Programs for one of several information sessions to discuss the process of applying for a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. Applications are now being accepted for programs starting between Dec. 1, 2026 and Oct. 31, 2027 (winter 2026-27, spring 2027, summer 2027, fall 2027, and academic year 2027-2028).

The presenters of these sessions, Levi Bowman and Teresa Kout, will introduce you to the Gilman, coach you on how to fill out the application, and give insight as to...

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Career Trek: From Game Day to Career Day

Thursday, September 17, 2026 (all day)
Pomerantz Center

Join the Pomerantz Career Center in Des Moines to explore the wide range of careers that keep sports, recreation, and entertainment moving. Go behind the scenes with industry professionals and learn about opportunities in sports management, recreation, operations, events, programming, and more! Whether you're passionate about sports or interested in the business and experiences that surround them, discover where your career could take you.

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Catch Des Moines

Iowa Barnstormers

City of Waukee...

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Spence Lecture: Charan Ranganath, PhD

Thursday, September 17, 2026 12:30pm to 1:50pm
Psychological and Brain Sciences Building
The Spence Lecture Series honors the legacy of Kenneth W. Spence, prominent learning theorist and chair of the department from 1942-1964. This series, which is supported by the Iowa Neuroscience Institute, brings leaders in the field of behavioral neuroscience to our campus each year.
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