Writing Center

Now Scheduling Appointments!

We're getting ready to help you with all your writing needs this semester! The writing center opened on Monday, January 27 to begin serving you.

We can't wait to meet with you again!

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The Southern Illinois University Writing Center is here to support your writing! Our 1-on-1 consultation sessions provide individualized attention to improve your writing abilities and products. In these sessions, our graduate and undergraduate consultants work with all students on all writing.

Any Major
Any Assignment
Any Stage
Any Kind of Writing

We look forward to working with you! Please explore our website to learn more about our services.

Enter the Spring Writing Contest!

All students are invited to submit their essay for the writing center’s Spring Writing Contest. Any essay written for a class since Spring 2024 is eligible. There are 3 categories, a general category and 2 categories for ENGL101/102 essays. Each category will have a 1st place prize: a pair of Apple Airpods!

Click here to learn more!

We can't wait to read your writing!

About Us

Support for Students
In our 1-on-1 consultations, you will collaborate with our consultants as you:

Assess the goals of your writing

Identify opportunities for improvement.

Create a plan for revision

Write new text.

In addition to consultations, the writing center offers additional support including:

Workshops on Writing Topics

Specialized Workshop for Class Assignments

Writing Studio Hours

Online Drop-in Quick Questions

More info on Writing Support!
Support for Faculty
Click here to request a class visit!

The Writing Center director and graduate assistant directors collaborate with you to support your teaching in many ways, including:

Developing strategies for teaching writing in your discipline.

Integrating writing into courses.

Getting feedback on your writing assignments.

Facilitating in-class workshops.

Creating extra-curricular workshops.

For more information, click the button below or contact director Enrique Paz (enrique.paz@siu.edu).

More info on Faculty Support!

Spring 2025 Hours

Morris Library, Room 236:

Mon - Thurs: 12pm - 6pm; Fri: 12pm - 4pm
In-person and online meetings for all students

Grad Student Sessions, Morris Library, Room 236:

Mon - Thurs: 10am - 12pm
In-person and online meetings exclusively for Grad Students!

Grinnell Hall, Study Room B:

Mon - Thurs: 6pm - 8pm
Designed for students living on east campus.

Online Sessions:

Sun: 4pm - 8pm; Mon - Thurs: 6pm-8pm
Online appointments for all students.

The Latest Writing Center News!

Jan 13: Writing Center Spring starts on Jan. 26! Check back during the second week of classes to see the schedule go live! We can't wait to write with you again!
September 3: NEW! Satellite Site in Schneider Hall! In the area conference room each Wednesday and Thursday, get help right in Schneider! Switch the Schneider Hall schedule on our scheduling system to book your appointment!
May 9: Writing Center Summer starts on June 10! Until the summer semester begins, the writing center office and services will be closed. Please email us for any inquiries.
January 29: NEW! Graduate Student Sessions! From 10-12 every weekday, the writing center will host consulting sessions specifically for grad students. During special grad-only hours, you can meet with graduate consultants to work for up to 2 hours on your graduate projects!
December 6: Writing Center closed for exam week. Staffing limitations means we are unable to offer consultations during exam week 2023. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we look forward to writing with you again in Spring 2024!
October 16: NEW! Graduate student writing hours start on Oct 25. The writing center and the Graduate and Professional Student Council are collaborating on a new service for graduate students. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10-12pm, graduate students are invited to come write in a focused, quiet environment at the writing center in Morris Library, with snacks and drinks provided! To learn more, see our graduate student support page and sign up in the Graduate Student Writing Hours schedule.
October 12: SIU WC director presents at international writing center conference. Writing Center Director Enrique Paz attended the International Writing Center Association's Annual Conference in Baltimore, MD. His presentation explored opportunities to use new AI image generators to reimagine possibilities for writing center spaces on campus.