Writing Center

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Last Updated: Aug 24, 2026, 08:55 AM

We're getting ready for fall!

The writing center will open for fall appointments on August 31! You can start making appointments on August 26. 

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.

Look forward to our Creative Writing Contest!

All writers are invited to submit their creative writing poetry and short stories  to our Creative Writing Contest! Prizes for 1st and 2nd place in 3 categories! Look for more information soon!

Information on the Creative Writing Contest!

We're hiring! Welcome Staff applications now open!

We're seeking 1-2 students to join our team as welcome staff, our first point of contact for students coming to the writing center. Learn more about the Welcome Staff position.

Apply for a Welcome Staff position here!

Our Services

  • 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 Student 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!

Fall 2026 Hours (begins Aug 31)

Morris Library, Room 236:

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

Student Services Building, Room 133:

  • Tues - Wed: 1pm - 4pm
  • In-person meetings in the Student Multicultural Resource Center!

Grad Student Sessions, Morris 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 & Mon: 4pm - 8pm; Tues - Thurs: 6pm-8pm
  • Online appointments for all students.

The Latest Writing Center News!

  • August 17: Writing Center Spring starts on Aug 31! Check back during the second week of classes to see the schedule go live! We can't wait to write with you again!
  • 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!