The Writing Center – Services to Support Better Writing

Welcome to the Writing and Research Center!

From class assignments to resumes, the Writing and Research Center can help you write to your full potential at any stage in the writing process.
Please don’t hesitate to ask us questions at
writingcenter@mail.wou.edu.

 

Our Services:

1-on-1 in person (appointment-based or drop in)
1-on-1 online (Zoom)
Written Feedback (new!)

Bilingual (Spanish) support

Chat (new!)

Specialized support:
Writing Pawrtners (new!)
Destination Western
FYS

 

Destination Western

Writing Center tutoring is available during Destination Western. For more information and to make an appointment, click here.

Fall 2026: tutoring starts Week 2

We will reopen for Fall term on Sunday (10/05). Our scheduling software has changed, so things might look differently. Click here to make an appointment.

FYS & WR 121

If you seek writing support for FYS and WR 121/122 classes, choose that specific appointment type in our scheduler.

Personal Statement Workshop

If we had one piece of advice regarding personal statements it would be START EARLY! Join us for an initial Personal Statement workshop where we will talk about the basics, help you get started, and pairing you up with a tutor for continuous support until you are ready to submit.

Hours & Location

Fall term

(starting October 5th)

In person & Online

Monday – Friday

10am – 9pm

Sunday:

Noon – 5pm

Drop-in Hours:

Monday – Friday

10am – 5pm

WRITE WITH US!

Email us at writingcenter@wou.edu or give us a call at (503) 838-8286.
You can also stop by our space on the first floor of the Hamersly Library. We are located just beyond the checkout desk, and would love to meet you!