The Poorvu Center supports undergraduates and graduate students with all aspects of writing. The Tutors and Writing Partners in the Yale College Writing Center and the Fellows in the Graduate Writing Lab offer free, 1–1 feedback at every stage of the writing process—from prewriting to final edits. They will listen to your goals for your paper and work with you to achieve them. In addition to drop-in writing consultations in the Poorvu Center, undergraduate writers have access to scheduled meetings both in person and online. Programs for graduate students include workshops, writing retreats, and peer-review groups.
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Creating Community
Fall 2025 - Spring 2026
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Writing Partners & Graduate Writing Lab Fellows
Yale College Writing Center
- Offers online and in-person appointments with professional Writing Tutors
- Holds Writing Partner drop-in hours on campus seven days a week during the fall and spring semesters
- Provides individualized attention, encouraging students’ confidence and growth as writers
[My Writing Partner] was amazing! He provided examples of ways I could reframe my paper, and after asking me specific questions about my paper, helped me find my answers and talked me through what to change…[His suggestions] were clear and easy to follow, and he was very easy to talk to, from a writing and personal standpoint.
Yale College Student
Graduate Writing Lab
- Supports Yale graduate students with all aspects of written, oral, and visual communication
- Offers 1–1 consultations, workshops & panels, peer-review groups, and All Writes and writing retreats
- Strives to promote a supportive culture and and build community around writing
[My consultant] helped elevate my essay from an early draft into a clear, cohesive, and compelling piece. I could immediately see the improvement after our meeting.
Yale Graduate Student
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Residential College Writing Tutors
Schedule a meeting with a professional writing tutor for in-depth assistance on an extensive draft.
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Writing Partners for Undergrads
Meet with a peer writing tutor for low-stakes help with a paper at any point in the writing process.
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Graduate Writing Consultations
Get 1-on-1 feedback at any stage of the writing process—from brainstorming to final edits.
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Public Speaking Studio
Practice your lecture, pitch, or presentation and receive feedback on nine aspects of your delivery.
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