Supporting SVSU students and faculty in all aspects of writing
Free one-on-one conversations to build critical writing skills
Free Media Room and Podcasting Studio
Collaborate with peers and thrive in your communication projects
Helping build essential inter-professional writing and communication skills
Discussing the role of AI and new technology in writing
What do we do at the Writing Center?
We provide free, individual tutoring sessions for SVSU students to help you with any writing assignments for any class.
We help you:
- understand your writing assignments and interpret feedback that you receive from your professors.
- develop your ideas throughout entire writing process. This can begin with brainstorming ideas, reviewing your rough draft(s), and helping you to craft your final draft.
- cite the sources that you use for your writing assignments.
We also:
- offer writing workshops throughout the Fall and Winter semesters focused on helping your learn more about APA, MLA, and academic resources.
- provide handouts and materials on APA, MLA, and CMS, as well as other writing resources, such as recent resources on AI in academic writing.
provide both in-person and online tutoring sessions.
Writing Center Hours (Fall 2025)
Encouraging more thoughtful writers,
one conversation at a time.
Walk-ins welcome!
Monday - Thursday: 10am - 4pm
Friday: 10am - 3pm
Monday - Thursday: 4 - 7pm (online only)
During Thanksgiving Week, we are open Monday, 11/24 and Tuesday, 11/25.
The Writing Center was very helpful and efficient, and the atmosphere was extremely comforting and welcoming.
SVSU Student
I really loved my tutors. They were so helpful, and they made me want to continue coming to get help with my assignments.
SVSU Student
It was a wonderful experience! The tutors were super nice and helpful!
SVSU Student
CONTACT US.
Writing Center
Zahnow 250
writingcenter@svsu.edu
(989) 964-6061
Dr. Derek Drake, Writing Center Director
Zahnow 250C
ddrake1@svsu.edu
(989) 964-2486