The OU Writing Center is a pedagogical service that supports OU undergraduate and graduate students as well as members of the Norman/OKC community. The primary goal of our services is to help writers learn something they can use in the future.
The OU Writing Center welcomes all writers and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, language background, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We consider difference to be a seed for learning, writing, and a just society.
Do you already know that you'd like to schedule a consultation to review your writing project? Head to our scheduling platform, WCOnline, to reserve a slot.
If you'd like more information about our services, when we're available, and how we can help you, please browse our website. You can use the navigation menu at the top or jump to specific areas by using the Quick Links below.
We are always happy to answer questions or address concerns. Contact us for additional assistance.
Would you like the Writing Center to speak to your group about the services offered at the WC? Are you interested in a workshop on a writing-related topic?
The Writing Center offers both informational visits and workshops by request and based upon staff availability.
Our staff can speak to new students, returning students, first-year students, senior-level students, instructors, GTAs, faculty, staff, clubs, and other OU organizations about how the Writing Center can support the academic journeys of all OU students.
Note: All requests must be submitted in advance and are subject to our staff availability. Informational requests require at least 5 business days notice while workshops require several weeks.
Our form is now live for the Fall 2024 semester.
For more detailed information, head to the Events section of the Writing Center's website.
When: Monday, August 4 through Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Who: graduate writers beginning the thesis/dissertation
Where: The Writing Center, Wagner Hall, Room 280, Norman Campus
Cost: free to OU students
Camp Jumpstart is a year-long program that begins with this multi-day writing camp for graduate students in the beginning stages of their thesis or dissertation writing process. This camp includes dedicated writing time, opportunities for feedback, and presentations on setting SMART goals, understanding the thesis or dissertation as a genre, managing writing anxiety, effective task management, program management systems, and effective library searches.
The rest of Camp Jumpstart includes coordinated appointments in the fall along with writing retreats for participants each semester. This program aims to provide structured support during the early phases of thesis/dissertation work.
Registration is required.
The Writing Center is open Monday through Thursday for summer hours beginning on Monday, June 3 and closing on Thursday, July 25 from 10:00am to 3:00pm in Wagner Hall, Room 280. Remote appointments are also available.
The Writing Center will be closed for appointments from Friday, May 10 until Monday, June 3, 2024. We will also be closed for Juneteenth and July 4th.
Head to our scheduling platform, WCOnline, to make an appointment.
The Writing Center opens on Monday, August 19th for Fall 2024. Head to our scheduling platform, WCOnline, to make an appointment.
Information about our Fall 2024 events and workshops can be found on our Events page.
Need help scheduling an appointment? Have a question about a program or camp? Want information about bringing WC programming to your classroom? Whatever the question is, don't hesitate to reach out to the Writing Center's staff.
Wagner Hall, Room 280
1005 Asp Ave.
Norman, OK 73019
(405) 325-2936
