Welcome to the Center for Writers
The Center for Writers (CFW) offers free writing support to all NDSU undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff. Whether you're working on a class assignment, thesis or dissertation, journal article, presentation, or personal project, we're here to help you become a more confident, independent writer. Our writing consultants have experience working in a range of disciplines at all levels. Through thoughtful conversation and careful reading of your text, we can help you make informed and effective decisions as a writer.
You can meet one-on-one with a writing consultant, attend a workshop, join a writing group, or simply stop by to write in a supportive environment. Check out our upcoming events on MyNDSU.
Appointments
You can schedule a one-on-one appointment with a consultant through our scheduling portal, WCOnline. First-time users will need to register their account, which takes 1 minute or less.
Consultations are available face-to-face or online for both undergraduate and graduate students. When you make an appointment, we encourage you to upload any current drafts, assignment guidelines, or rubrics so that your consultant can prepare for your session; you can always return to your appointment on WCO later to add materials.
Contact
Email: ndsu.cfw@ndsu.edu
Phone: (701) 231-7927
Location: Library 16 (downstairs)
Hours: 9 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday
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Sign up for a writing group by visiting our scheduling portal on WCOnline and selecting a time on the “Writing Groups” schedule (from the "Schedules" dropdown menu at the top).
Initiatives & Activities
Workshop Series
Our workshops provide information and experiential learning on a variety of high-impact topics. Announcements about workshops are provided on MyNDSU and by email.
Writing Groups
Writing Groups meet regularly to help members stay accountable and make steady progress on long-term projects. Sessions are facilitated by Center for Writers staff, who offer guidance, feedback, and writing support along the way. Join one of our daily writing groups through our scheduling portal--look for them on the "Writing Groups" schedule.
Disquisition Bootcamp
Winter Disquisition Bootcamp is complete! Please look forward to our next bootcamp in May 2026.
Mind the Gap
Your final semester will be cram-packed with writing, defending, and publishing your disquisition. Mind the Gap connects you with a Disquisition Specialist to help you reach your goals by working with you to create a semester plan, checking in with you regularly, and ensuring you have the tools you need to graduate on time. Contact the Disquisition Coordinator to join today.
LANG 709: Language Strategies for Research Writing
LANG 709 is a 3 credit class offered every fall that focuses on effective writing strategies for graduate research writers. This course includes grammar instruction, collaborative research, and intensive writing to practice your language skills for academic and professional writing.