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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.

News and announcements

Student Spotlight

Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Learn more about Camellia Pham, a third-year student from Vietnam, double majoring in Comparative Literature and Chinese with a minor in Translation for Global Literacy at the University of Iowa.

Winter Institute for Teaching with Writing

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Learn more about the Winter Institute for Teaching with Writing at the Writing Center.

Fall Institute for Teaching with Writing

Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Learn more about the events during the Fall Institute for Teaching and Writing.

Events

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Witness Tampering - Graham Parsons BFA Exhibition - School of Art, Art History, and Design

Friday, December 6, 2024 8:00am to 8:00pm
Visual Arts Building
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re-registered - Iowa Print Group Exhibition - School of Art, Art History, and Design

Friday, December 6, 2024 8:00am to 8:00pm
Visual Arts Building
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Interdisciplinary Consortium for the Study for War & Genocide Monthly Workshop Meetings

Friday, December 6, 2024 10:30am to 12:00pm
University Capitol Centre
The CLAS Office of the Dean and the Research Development Office invite you to a monthly workshop series focused on the Interdisciplinary Consortium for the Study of War and Genocide. The first monthly workshop will be held on Friday, Dec. 6 from 10:30 a.m. to noon in 1117 UCC. This session will feature presentations by Sara Mitchell (Professor; Political Science) and Jovana Davidovic (Associate Professor; Philosophy). An agenda is provided below. 10:30–10:40 a.m. - Gather, greetings, coffee...

Day of Empowerment

Friday, December 6, 2024 11:00am to 1:00pm
Petersen Residence Hall
Join HHP’s Day of Empowerment: Building Skills to Create Culture, Build Community, and Find Common Ground in a Globally Diverse Society. Featuring: Tracy Davis, PhD, Professor at Western Illinois University and renowned expert in student affairs, social justice education, and identity development. Charlie Taylor, MS, Chief of Staff, Division of Access, Opportunity, and Diversity. A special presentation by Liz Tovar, PhD, Executive Officer and Associate Vice President, Division of Access...
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