The Writing Center and The Speaking Studio at Washington University in St. Louis provide free, one-on-one tutoring to all WashU undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff for any writing or public speaking project.

2023-2024: We are offering both in-person and online appointments. You have the option to choose your modality for most weekday appointments, though some tutors working on weekdays might be working remotely, so please pay close attention to your options. All evening and weekend appointments are online only.

Please note: Masks are no longer required in The Writing Center; however, individual tutors may ask you to wear a mask while working with them. We appreciate you respecting such requests.
Questions?  Email writing@wustl.edu.

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Featured Writing & Announcements

Dr. Ian Clark Returns to The Writing Center as Senior Tutor

August 29, 2023
Dr. Ian Clark Returns to The Writing Center as Senior Tutor
The Writing Center welcomes Dr. Ian Clark back to our team as a senior tutor! Dr. Clark earned his BA in English and Philosophy at the University of Portland, his MPhil in Irish Writing at Trinity College Dublin, and his PhD in English and American Literature here at Washington University in St. Louis Dr. Clark […]

Graduate Fellowship Named in Honor of Dr. Burton Pu

July 20, 2023
Graduate Fellowship Named in Honor of Dr. Burton Pu
Dr. Burton Pu retired from The Writing Center in May of 2020 after 35 years at Washington University.  He served undergraduate and graduate students in The Writing Center for over 24 of those years. As he retired, Burton said, “A person does not really live in this world if his or her story is not […]
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