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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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DeLTA Center Talk: Matthew Lira

Friday, September 18, 2026 9:00am to 10:30am
University Capitol Centre
DeLTA Center Talk featuring Matthew Lira, Assistant Professor of Learning at the University of Iowa.

Final Thesis Defense- Thomas Chiarella (Williams)

Friday, September 18, 2026 1:00pm
Chemistry Building
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Writing at Iowa Fall Kick-Off Open House and Reading

Friday, September 18, 2026 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Shambaugh House

Join us for our free Fall Kick Off Event, on Sept. 18 from 2 to 6 p.m. The event will feature special readings from Melissa Febos, Lan Samantha Chang and Kaveh Akbar, along with undergraduate literary mag readings, a book fair, free swag, food + more!

2 p.m.: Book Fair

4 p.m.: Undergraduate Lit Reading

5 p.m.: Faculty reading with Melissa Febos, Lan Samantha Chang and Kaveh Akbar

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Colloquium- Prof. Korey Carter

Friday, September 18, 2026 3:30pm
Chemistry Building

"How to Solve Fundamental Problems in Physics, Medicine, and Materials Design? Add f-Elements!"

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