The Writing Program
The Writing Program supports students and faculty at Washington State University as they engage in the practices of learning, tutoring, and teaching writing.
Supporting Students
To support WSU students, the Writing Program:
- provides individualized support to students through the Undergraduate Writing Center and the Graduate Writing Center
- determines the best first-year writing experience for students through Writing Placement
- assesses mid-career writing progress through the University Writing Portfolio
- offers writing instruction and support in the WRITE courses
Supporting Faculty
To support WSU faculty, the Writing Program:
- offers resources and support for faculty who teach with writing
- provides guidance and resources for M Courses (writing-intensive courses in the major)
- facilitates professional development conversations for faculty within a department or discipline through the Brown Bag series
- hosts the WORD Faculty Fellows annually for intensive support around teaching with writing.
Contact Us
Smith Center for Undergraduate Education (CUE) 305
509-335-7959 / writing.program@wsu.edu
Writing Program News
Applications open for WSU WORD Fellows spring 2027 cohort
The Washington State University Writing Program invites faculty systemwide who are interested to apply to be members of the WORD Fellows cohort for spring 2027. The WORD Fellows program supports faculty across the disciplines in their efforts to teach students to write more effectively in their courses and their major, while also promoting deep learning of disciplinary content in the process. Fellows will become part of an interdisciplinary community interested in supporting student writing across and in the disciplines.
Coug alum launches fund to support Undergraduate Writing Center
Suzanne Desilet Cofer (‘71 Engl.) knows full well the power of a college education. Throughout her college years, and following into her storied career, Cofer saw the impact of writing on her success, and the success of the students who came through her classroom. This knowledge inspired Suzanne, and her husband Don, a retired Assistant Attorney General for Washington State, to establish the “Suzanne Desilet Cofer Undergraduate Writing Center Excellence Fund” and strengthen student writing support at WSU for future generations.
Program Spotlights
New Publication: Writing Program Director on Disability and Writing Assessment
Dr. Angela Mitchell’s recent publication explores ethical and sustainable practices for facilitating access, belonging, and equity in writing placement.
Three WSU Students Honored with Fulbright Awards
Writing Consultant Sarah Murphy featured as a WSU Fulbright Scholar.