Meet the Writing Centre’s New Writing Instructor, Dr. Laura Allen!

York has both a diverse student body and diverse assignments. Our new writing instructor, Professor Laura Allen, can help with both! Professor Allen recently completed her doctorate at Ohio State University, specializing in Rhetoric, Composition, and Literacy (RCL). Prior to that she achieved an MA in Digital Rhetoric and Professional Writing from Michigan State University, […]

Indigenous Support

The Writing Centre offers support to Indigenous and non-Indigenous students at any stage of the writing process. We are here to answer your writing-related queries. Please note that a strict scent-free policy is maintained for any in-person appointments. Quick Links Writing Department Academic Advising One-to-One Appointments External Writing Links Student Testimonials Centre for Indigenous Student […]

Writing Centre Classroom Visits

The Writing Centre's Class Visits program is closed for the summer, but will return in F/W 2024! During the Winter 2024 term the Writing Centre is pleased to offer class visits from qualified Writing Instructors of up to one hour per instructor. During this visit, our instructors will provide a Writing Centre Orientation (15 minutes) […]

Get WRIT - Livestream Series

Check Out "Get WRIT," Our Writing Livestreams on YouTube! Hosted by Dr. Rich Shivener Every Wednesday Jan. 25 - Apr. 5 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. EST During the school year, join the Writing Centre and Dr. Rich Shivener on YouTube at YU WRIT Live for livestreams about writing projects, resources, prompts and conversations with writers […]

Registration for a Graduate Workshop

Our Policies

What is the Writing Centre's Code of Conduct? We strive to be a safe space on campus. Any conduct that is in contravention of the Community Standards for Student Conduct may result in loss of privileges at the Writing Centre. Can a writing instructor proofread or edit my paper? In the context of our various […]

Information for Faculty

Encourage your students to participate in the community of writers at the Writing Centre throughout their university career. The Writing Centre is an academic unit. Our writing curriculum is designed and delivered by faculty members and graduate students with scholarly expertise in the fields of writing and composition studies. Quick Links Writing Department One-to-One Appointments […]

Graduate Student Writers

PhD Writers: Write INTO THE Summer WITH THE PHD CAFÉ! Working on a dissertation this Summer in the Faculty of LA&PS? Join a community of fellow PhD writers! The Writing Centre’s graduate writing specialist will help you focus, goal set, project-manage, stick to a timeline, collaborate with committee members, and connect with peers. The Writing Centre […]

Student Testimonials

Hear from fellow students and discover helpful tips regarding the various services we offer. If you're looking for writing help, don't hesitate to book an appointment. If you've already received assistance from our team, let us know about your experience through the feedback form linked below! Quick Links Writing Department One-to-One Appointments Campus Partners Writing […]

Guiding Principles

The Writing Centre is a learning- and learner-centric unit. Our administrative processes, workspaces, programming, and instructional practices are designed to support learning and its adoption as a life-long value. The Writing Centre is a professional and academic community. Our instructors are committed to enhancing both student learning and their teaching practice through positive, cooperative relationships […]