Writing Centre & Academic Communication

We provide free academic communication support for students, faculty, staff and alumni, and offer tutoring for individuals and groups, workshops, in-class presentations, and online support you can follow at your own pace.

Writing Tutorials

In-person and online writing tutor appointments are available free of charge.

Language Support

Academic Learning Specialists are here to help you improve your English skills.

Graduate Support

The Studio offers a range of supports tailored to graduate students at SMU.

Scholars Academy

A program to help you navigate your application to prestigious grad programs.

Studio Workshops

We offer sessions on a range of topics to help you sharpen your academic skills!

JumpStart

Your learning journey at SMU begins with an introduction to academic expectations.

Write on Time

Have a writing question? Ask a tutor, and we’ll get back to you within 30 minutes!

The Writing Centre

We are a team of Learning Specialists supporting academic success at SMU!

Writing Resources

From university style guides to our famous handouts, we’ve got you covered!

Writing Help Online

Our free online study program designed to help improve your writing skills.

Meet Our Staff!

Meet our great Writing Tutors and Academic Learning Specialists

Support for students with disabilities is available through the Fred Smithers Centre.