The Graduate Writing Lab (GWL) offers free consultations by appointment with trained and certified graduate writing consultants. Our peer consultants offer helpful feedback on any kind of writing at any stage in the writing process. The Graduate Writing Consultants service is a collaboration between the THINK TANK Writing Center and the Graduate College.
Consultant Schedule
Summer 2025 consultations begin May 26 and end Aug 1. Students will be able to schedule appointments beginning May 19.
We are transitioning to a new scheduling system. For now, you can access our services through the THINK TANK Writing Center appointment system.
Support Styles
- In person
- Zoom
- Feedback Loop - Submit a document for review and receive feedback, usually within a week.
What should I expect and what do the consultants help with?
During each session, consultants get acquainted with the student’s writing, answer questions, identify patterns, make recommendations, and help the student come up with a plan for moving forward. They can serve as a second set of eyes on personal statements, application essays, lab reports, theses, dissertations, resumes, fellowships, and even professional emails.
Please note that we cannot work with students on exams, including final and comprehensive exams. If you would like to discuss any exceptions to this policy, please contact us.