Graduates

When you make an appointment, you'll be assisted by one of the UWC's trained consultants, who earn certification from the College Reading and Learning Association. Our consultants can help you with any kind of writing or speaking project and at any stage of your creative process. You'll receive personalized advice and assistance based on your project and your needs. We will focus on giving you the knowledge and skills you need to succeed. We can work with you at any stage of your project, from understanding assignments to developing and organizing content to revising your prose or practicing presentations. Group appointments are available for students working on group projects.

Make an Appointment

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What Types of Appointments Can I Make?

In-person

Meet with a writing/speaking consultant in person. Bring questions or ideas, papers, videos, slides, or outlines. You can also make appointments for a group working together on a project. Or we can watch you deliver a presentation in our practice room and give you feedback.

Online Document Upload

Submit your papers, slides, or videos online. You'll get our next available appointment. You won't get an immediate reply, but we'll let you know when you can expect a response at the time you submit. A writing/speaking a consultant will spend up to 45 minutes making comments on your work.

Web Conferencing

Meet with a writing/speaking consultant for up to 45 minutes online via Zoom. You can also make appointments for a group working together on a project. We can look at papers, presentations, slides, or videos (such as videos of you delivering a speech). Or we can discuss your assignments and just brainstorm. This session type works best if you have a camera and microphone on your computer.

Need Proof of Your Visit?

If you need proof that you visited the UWC, let your consultant know, or contact us to send a report. We'll email the report to your university email, and you can forward it as needed. We never share reports of your sessions unless you're involved in an issue related to academic integrity, and then we'll only share with a responsible university administrator.

Writing & Speaking Guides

Our guides take you from brainstorming to revision. Besides handouts, you'll see we've listed podcasts and videos as well as interactive lessons that allow you to self-assess your learning.

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DATA

The Dissertation Article and Thesis Assistance (DATA) program is a semester-long program designed to support graduate students working on a thesis, dissertation, or article for publication. Undergraduates working on an undergraduate thesis are also welcome to apply.

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Graduate Student Workshops

We offer workshops to help graduate students enhance their communication skills as part of the G.R.A.D. Aggies Professional Development Certificate, offered by the Graduate School. Students participating in the certificate program will be able to earn one Professional Development Unit (PDU) toward their certificate when they attend one of the workshops.

Write Line - A Writing Accountability Program

Write Line is a virtual graduate student writing group conducted via Zoom. Graduate students in any area of study are welcome to apply. Write Line provides a productive virtual writing space so that participants can stay accountable to their writing goals.

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Writing Café

Writing Café supports graduate students by offering a productive atmosphere on campus to motivate writing. It convenes on the first Friday of the month in Evans Library Graduate Lounge.

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Writing Retreats

The goal of a Dissertation & Thesis Writing Retreat is to provide a productive environment for completing a dissertation or thesis. Retreats are four-day events held three times a year, usually in mid-May, late August, and mid-January, although dates may vary.

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