The Graduate Writing Lab assists graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in becoming more skillful, knowledgeable writers. We provide multiple services to support writers.
Services and Resources
Graduate Writing Consultations
Work with trained, certified peer consultants at any point in the writing process. Tutors are available by appointment in-person, on zoom, and through feedback loops.
Writing Efficiency Sessions
Join us for unpressured, yet structured, two-hour sessions to help you get writing done.
Graduate Writing Groups
These month-long groups provide structure to help you progress on writing-intensive projects.
Fellowship Application Development Programs
If you plan to work on a graduate or postdoctoral fellowship application, we can help.
Writing Workshops
Interactive sessions designed to help you improve your writing practice and advance towards your degree.
Additional Resources for Writers
A list of campus and off-campus resources for any phase of the writing process—from brainstorming in a collaborative group to preparing a proposal for a high-profile grant.
Meet the Team
Shelley Hawthorne Smith
Associate Director of the Graduate Center Office of Fellowships
Associate Director of the Graduate Writing Lab
Assistant Professor of Practice, Graduate College
