Dear Graduate Student,
The StAAR Center offers graduate-specific programming, including one-on-one writing support and academic coaching, as well as graduate workshops and groups. Sign up for appointments, workshops, and groups on Tutor Finder!
Graduate Writing Consultants can meet with you at any stage in your process, and you can meet with the same consultant over time so they can get to know your writing goals. We are available to meet with you on any academic project, including:
- Papers for class
- Personal statements
- Dissertation, thesis, or capstone
Academic Coaches are available to work with you on a variety of academic skills, including:
- Time management and project planning
- Reading and note-taking strategies
- Test-taking and reducing test anxiety
- Work/life balance
- Mindfulness
Weekly Groups
Writers Block
Fridays, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Milmore Room
Weekly accountability group to help graduate students build a regular writing process.
Guided Writing Practice for Multilingual Graduate Students
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Low-stress writing practice designed to build confidence, develop your writing process, try out new strategies, and prepare for longer writing projects.
English Conversation Circles
Tuesdays, 12:00 p.m.– 1:00 p.m.; Thursdays, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Meet other graduate students and have lively conversation in a low-stress, environment intended to increase fluency and confidence in spoken English.
Workshops for Graduate Students
- Time Management and Productivity in Graduate School
Monday, September 12, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - Where Do I Begin? Planning and Starting Your Graduate Thesis
Friday, September 16, 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. - Writing and Revision Strategies for Multilingual Graduate Students
Monday, September 19, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. - Managing Your Reading Load: Coursework and Research
Thursday, September 29, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. - Productive Writing for Thesis and Dissertation Writers
Monday, October 3, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. - Practical Work/Life Balance in Graduate School
Tuesday, October 4, 5:00 p.m.– 6:00 p.m. - Reading Strategies for Multilingual Graduate Students
Thursday, October 6, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
More workshops will be added in October and November!
Canvas Site
Enroll in our Canvas site for asynchronous resources and for weekly reminders about upcoming workshops!
Support for Students with Disabilities
With best wishes,
Kristina Aikens
Program Director, Writing Support
