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

The Writing Center has moved!

January 24, 2020
The Writing Center has moved!
The Writing Center has moved!  Our new location is in the lower level of Mallinckrodt Center.  All appointments will take place in our new location.  If you have trouble finding us, please call 314-935-4981 for directions.

From WashU to Kindergarten: Writing Tutors at The Wilson School

September 3, 2019
From WashU to Kindergarten: Writing Tutors at The Wilson School
by Dan Sicorsky Every semester, tutors from The Writing Center lend a hand at The Wilson School just next door in Clayton. Last year’s two tutors were Katy Brainerd and Carolyn Backus. Both of them graduated last spring, but before they left WashU, The Writing Center sat down with them to ask about their experience […]
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