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Communicate with confidence at the Writing & Speaking Center

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Apply now for the Writing and Speaking Fellows Program

Join the University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno's Writing and Speaking Fellows Program. Enhance your skills, support your peers, and make a difference in our academic community. Applications are open until filled. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of our dynamic team!

 

The University Writing & Speaking Center supports:

  • Writers at all levels
  • Work at any stage of writing from development to completion
  • Academic, professional, personal, community and creative projects
  • Written, visual, oral, digital and mixed media texts

Fall semester consultation hours through Dec. 13

  • Monday: 8:45 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 9:30 a.m.-7:15 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.-7:15 p.m.
  • Thursday: 9:30 a.m.-7:15 p.m.
  • Friday: 8:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

Office and computer lab hours

  • Monday: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Thursday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Online support options

How to book an asynchronous appointment

How to book a synchronous appointment

Asynchronous support will provide marginal comments and an overall letter of feedback. Synchronous support will have options for chat only or video real-time discussions. 

Zoom workshops

Periodically scheduled Zoom workshops will be available to help students navigate projects this semester.

Additional writing & speaking resources

Graduate student resources

The UWSC offers graduate students up to 1.5 hours (two 45-minute appointments) of writing and speaking/presenting support with a consultant, two days per week. Graduate students are limited to two 1.5 hour appointment per week, but are welcome to make appointments with our consultants (up to one appointment a day) for their remaining two appointments.

Faculty resources

The University Writing & Speaking Center’s primary mission is to support students. To achieve this mission, we know that relationships with faculty are essential. So, the Writing & Speaking Center offers a few ways for faculty to engage students with writing support.

International student resources

View information about the Bridge English placement test, the SPEAK placement test, and learn more about opportunities to practice English with writing and speaking support.