Meet with a writing advisor to discuss an assignment from any discipline at any stage, whether brainstorming, outlining, or finishing a draft. Advisors will help you build skills and learn strategies to write more efficiently and with confidence.
A peer tutor can help you review course content and key concepts so you can complete assignments. Note: there is a small fee associated with this service, but we cap that fee so it remains well below the average cost of a tutor.
Take the Learning Skills Inventory to assess your skills and see where you can improve. We suggest bringing your results to an appointment with an Academic Coach.
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Workshops
Workshops involve small-group learning and provide practical tools to build academic skills. Attend workshops on a variety of topics, including essay writing, note-taking, presenting, and many more. Register on OSCARplus by clicking the link for the workshop you wish to attend.
Meet with a writing advisor to discuss an assignment from any discipline at any stage, whether brainstorming, outlining, or finishing a draft. Advisors will help you build skills and learn strategies to write more efficiently and with confidence.
Get helpful tips anytime on topics specific to graduate students, including grammar, citation management, seminar participation, grant proposals, and more.
Taking place over three consecutive days, the Dissertation Writing Intensive is designed to give participants the space and focus needed to make substantial writing progress in a concentrated period of time. This program is offered at least once per academic term and is facilitated concurrently in virtual and in-person formats.
Join a drop-in writing session run by an Academic Skills program support assistant who creates a focused environment of accountability so grad students can progress on their coursework, thesis, dissertation, or any other work.
Other Workshops
Workshops involve small-group learning and provide practical tools to build academic skills. Attend workshops on a variety of grad-specific topics, including working with a supervisor, leading discussion, working collaboratively, and more. Register on OSCARplus by clicking the link for the workshop you wish to attend.