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Join the University of Nevada, Reno's Writing & Speaking Conversation Partner Program. We partner domestic and international students together to engage in informal conversations, to form new friendships, and to explore the campus together. Applications due by Monday, September 7, 2026. You will be notified by Friday, September 11.
Spring semester consultation hours through Thursday, December 17
Sunday
Aug 30
Aug 30
2 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Monday
Aug 31
Aug 31
8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday
Sep 1
Sep 1
8:45 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Wednesday
Sep 2
Sep 2
8:45 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday
Sep 3
Sep 3
8:45 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday
Sep 4
Sep 4
8:45 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Drop-in / Reading Studio Hours
Sunday, Aug. 30
2 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 31
12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Sep. 1
12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Sep. 2
12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday, Sep. 3
12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, Sep. 4
12:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
The University Writing & Speaking Center supports:
- Writers at all levels
- Work at any stage of writing from development to completion
- Academic, professional, personal, community and creative projects
- Written, visual, oral, digital and mixed media texts
Additional writing & speaking resources
Graduate student resources
The UWSC offers graduate students up to 1.5 hours (two 45-minute appointments) of writing and speaking/presenting support with a consultant, two days per week. Graduate students are limited to two 1.5 hour appointment per week, but are welcome to make appointments with our consultants (up to one appointment a day) for their remaining two appointments.
Faculty resources
The University Writing & Speaking Center’s primary mission is to support students. To achieve this mission, we know that relationships with faculty are essential. So, the Writing & Speaking Center offers a few ways for faculty to engage students with writing support.
International student resources
View information about the Bridge English placement test, the SPEAK placement test, and learn more about opportunities to practice English with writing and speaking support.
Need help with citations?
Here are quick links to some of the most popular citation formatting resources.
- Official APA blog
- Official MLA website
- Official AMA website
- University of Nevada, Reno APA Citations Guide
- University of Nevada, Reno MLA Citation Guide
More writing & speaking resources
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Online support options
Asynchronous support will provide marginal comments and an overall letter of feedback. Synchronous support will have options for chat only or video real-time discussions.