Writing, Speaking, and Argument Program : University of Rochester

A community of writers and readers, speakers and listeners

Writing & Speaking
Center

Schedule an appointment, visit during walk-in hours, or try our online tutoring platform.

Graduate Writing
Support

We assist graduate students from across all disciplines through workshops, writing groups, and boot camps.

Course
Offerings

Including classes for undergraduate and graduate students as well as speakers of other languages.

Events & Info Meetings

August 12, 2017
GWP August Bootcamp
August 13, 2017
GWP August Bootcamp

Announcements

May 22, 2017
Summer Tutoring
All summer Writing and Speaking Center Appointments will be held in RR304!
Email wsap@ur.rochester.edu for appointments or grad students can schedule online!
April 17, 2017
Tutoring
All summer Writing and Speaking Center Appointments will be held in RR304!
The writing consultants will be offering tutoring hours until May 12th, by appointment.
If you cannot find an available appointment online, you may be added to our waiting list by calling 273-3584 or stopping by the Writing and Speaking Center office, RRL G-121.
March 31, 2017
Writing Colloquium Contest
The WSAP is proud to announce the winners of the 2017 Undergraduate Writing Colloquium Contest.
View the winners here (Includes downloadable links)
February 28, 2017
Spring Break Hours
During spring break tutoring will be closed from Sunday 3/12 to Sunday 3/19.
February 14, 2017
Conversation Practice Sessions
The speaking fellows are excited to announce the launch of a new service: conversation practice! During these sessions, students will be able to practice professional, academic, or casual conversation.
Conversation practice is available Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays from 7:00-10:00 pm and Wednesdays from 3:00-5:00 pm and 7:00-10:00 pm.
February 6, 2017
Colloquium and Julietta Awards
Nominations for the Julietta Wolf-Foster Outstanding Writing Consultant Award will be accepted February 13 through March 24. Nominate a consultant here!
Submissions for the Annual Undergraduate Writing Contest will be open February 13 through March 13!
Tutoring appointments are open for scheduling here.
January 16, 2017
Tutoring for Spring 2017
Writing Consultant appointments will be available beginning Monday, January 23.
Writing Fellows will be opening Sunday, January 29.
Speaking Fellows will be opening Monday, January 30.
Click here for updated tutoring hours.
December 28, 2016
Winter Break Office Hours
The main office will be open for our normal hours over winter break (8am-12pm) and closed on the 2nd of January.
November 29, 2016
Upcoming Events
WRITE-A-THON
Starting: 2pm Sunday 12/11
Ending: 8am Monday 12/12
Where: RR Library G121 (WSAP Main Office)
UR Night to Write
Monday December 12, 7p-11p
Where: Hawkins Carlson Room, RR Lib

Upcoming Events

The Writing Fellows will be hosting Write-a-Thon from 2pm Sunday April 30th until 8am Monday May 1st!

The Fellows will not be offering hours after Write-a-Thon, so plan ahead for your tutoring needs!

UR Night to Write will take place Monday May 1st!

Did you know?

You can join our team. Apply for available positions, including tutors, teachers, and staff.
Click the circles below for more.
We have anywhere from X to Y writing tutors available during normal office hours.
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2017 Graduating Writing and Speaking Fellows

Congratulations to the 2017 Graduating Writing and Speaking Fellows!

2017Writing Colloquium

The 2017 Undergraduate Writing Colloquium contest winners can be found here.