The WSU Writing Program assists thousands of students, faculty, and staff statewide with writing needs each year through its WSU Junior Writing Portfolio, peer tutoring for undergraduates and graduates, assessment evaluation testing, Writing Center, and Writing in the Disciplines.
Recognized for seven years as a top program by "U.S. News & World Report" in its “America’s Best Colleges” issues
Recipient of the "CCCC Writing Program Certificate of Excellence" (2009)
Recipient of a 2008 Council of Writing Program Administrators' Research Grant
Awarded the “Innovation Award for 2007” by the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC)
Program News
Biennial Report on Writing Portfolio Released (2007-2009) More>>
Writing Contest Winners Lunch with Pres. Elson S. Floyd to Discuss Perceived Problems and Solutions More>>
Writing Program Among Nation's "Best" According to U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges 2010" More>>
Acclaimed as a top program by U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” and awarded the “Innovation Award for 2007” by the Conference on Basic Writing, Washington State University’s nationally acclaimed Writing Program helps thousands of students statewide each year become more effective writers. Part of the Office of Undergraduate Education, the Writing Program offers peer mentoring and tutoring for undergraduate and graduate students; undergraduate skill assessments (including the WSU Junior Writing Portfolio); facilitates workshops and professional development opportunities for faculty assigning writing in students’ major fields of study; and participates in and leads Washington writing initiatives.
