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Writing and Speaking Center

The Writing and Speaking Center provides tutoring services to undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty.

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Graduate Writing Support

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

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Writing Studies Minor

The Writing Studies Minor offers an extended study of writing, speaking, and argument for students from all disciplines.

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Writing and Speaking Center Announcements

The Graduate Writing Project is holding Fall Writing Retreats to help grad students get some writing done before Thanksgiving Break.

SAS and Hajim graduate students working on any academic writing project are welcome! Join us for one, two, or all three days—whatever works for you. Bring your writing, and we’ll provide guidance, accountability, tutoring, and free snacks! Register here!

When: Monday, November 23, 4:30–8:30 pm | Tuesday, November 24, 7:00-10:00pm | Wednesday, November 25, 4:30–8:30 pm

Where: Rush Rhees Library, G-121 Conference Room A

Reach out to Liz Tinelli (liz.tinelli@rochester.edu) with any questions!

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2026Undergraduate Writing Contest

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Writing Colloquium! Click to read their winning papers.

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We have tutoring hours almost every day! See our current hours by selecting Hours and Locations under the Tutoring tab on the main menu.

You can join our team. Apply for available positions, including tutors, teachers, and staff.

Arts, Sciences, and Engineering Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is a University of Rochester initiative dedicated to tackling the rising issue of student food insecurity on campus. Their mission is to meet the necessary food and personal care needs of our Arts, Science & Engineering undergraduate and graduate students so that they can focus on their college experience. To learn more about the Food Pantry, how it works, or how to donate items, please visit the link below.

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