The Yale College Writing Center supports undergraduates during every stage of the writing process, from prewriting to polishing. In addition to 1-1 tutoring, the Center provides helpful handouts and supports community writing events. Whether students are preparing to turn in their first college paper or are revising their senior thesis, the Writing Center aims to empower Yale writers through feedback focused on encouraging students’ growth and confidence.
Residential College Writing Tutors
Schedule an appointment for an in-depth meeting with a professional writing tutor.
Regular meetings with Residential College Writing Tutors are especially recommended for long-term projects, including final papers and senior theses.
Writing Partners
Meet with a peer writing tutor at any stage of your writing process!
Writing Partners offer low-stakes drop-in sessions as well as regular help via the Weekly Writing Partner and Fellowship Writing Partner programs.
Writing Resources
The Writing Center’s resources include handouts on academic writing conventions, advice on using sources, and model papers from across the disciplines.
Physical copies of the Writing Center’s handouts can be found on the second floor of the Poorvu Center.
Poorvu Center Writing Contest
Students can showcase their writing and read the works of past winners.
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Fall 2023 - Spring 2024
by the numbers
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10,331
Total Writing Tutoring Sessions
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2,535
Students Served
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273
Fellowship Writing Partner Sessions
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300+
Weekly Writing Partner Pairings
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142
Writing Partners
Contact the Writing Center
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Department: English
Audrey Holt
Graduate Assistant Director, Undergraduate Writing and Tutoring; McDougal Graduate Teaching Fellow
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I help Yale's undergraduate writers become more effective communicators.
Paula Rawlins
Associate Director, Undergraduate Writing and Tutoring
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Department: English and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Eden Rea-Hedrick
Graduate Assistant Director, Undergraduate Writing and Tutoring
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Department: American Studies and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Yaprak Damla Yildirim
Graduate Assistant Director, Undergraduate Writing and Tutoring
We’re here to help!
Reach out to the Poorvu Center team if you have any questions or to learn more about our programs.