Mission Statement

The Writing Center at the University of Detroit Mercy exists to assist students with their intellectual, social, and ethical growth. ​To do this, we work to support the growth of the whole student by fostering agency—as students build confidence as writers, critical thinkers, and members of the community, we walk alongside them during their academic journeys. ​

What We Do

The Writing Center is an important component for success in all courses across the curriculum (i.e. in all majors). The Writing Center supports any departments that have classes with writing components, including, but not limited to, the following: English, Biology, History, Social Work, Engineering, Architecture, ESL/ ALCP, Nursing/ CHP, Business, Economics, Criminal Justice, Philosophy, Communications, CIS, Education, Psychology, etc.

The Writing Center can assist students with writing projects at any course level and in any discipline. We also assist students in developing presentations, posters, videos, speeches, and other modes of multimodal communication.

The Writing Center is also an important resource for students applying to graduate and professional schools, as well as to internships. Our consultants can assist students with personal statements, internship essays, and other essay- or letter-based application materials. We welcome students applying to dental, medical, and physician assistant programs, as well as students applying to Ph.D., M.A., and M.S. programs.

If you aren’t sure if The Writing Center can help you, reach out to us at writingcenter@udmercy.edu. The Writing Center is a program within the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences.