UCF University Writing Center - UWC

UCF Day of Giving is here! ✨

Come support the Writing Center by participating in today’s Day of Giving!

Make sure to select “College of Arts and Humanities - Other Funds to Support” and then write in writing center!

Your gift will help support our hardworking tutors and allow our center to thrive!✨

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CALLING ALL WRITERS📣‼️

Are you interested in your work being published?

Come write about your experiences and submit them to Imprint, a student-run online magazine supported by the Department of Writing and Rhetoric.

Submissions for Spring will be open until March 30th, 2026!

Happy writing, and we can’t wait to hear your stories! 🦀

[Image Description: Pictured at the top left is the Imprint logo. Beneath that is the title, “Call For Writing” with a yellow hermit crab beside it. On the right, the text reads, “The Hermit Crab Issue Spring 2026.” Beneath that, it reads “Imprint is a student-run online magazine supported by the Department of Writing and Rhetoric. We are accepting submissions for Spring 2026!”

Beneath the title, a decorative divider is present, created by gray speckles and a variety of seashells.

Beneath the divider is a list.
The first item reads, “Tell a story about a shell that changed you. What moment, experience, or transition reshaped your personal identity? How did that experience contribute to your future career (the major you chose)?”

The second item reads, “Share about a shell that became home. Reflect on how finding your place at UCF through academics, communities, or friendships have influenced your sense of belonging.”

The third item reads, “Write about a shell that may have been too heavy to carry. What did it teach you? How does it influence you? What can other students learn from your experiences?”

The fourth item reads, “Reflect on a shell we collectively share at UCF and your perspective on the evolving identity of UCF.”

Following the list, beneath is a yellow background decorated with seashells is used to separate information. In this section the text reads, “All Majors Welcome! Deadline: March 30th, 2026
Please submit all work to [email protected]
For more information, visit: cah.ucf.edu/imprint/“

To the right is a QR code that leads to the submission website.]

🎤 Take a dive with us into our Open Mic Night!!! 🌊

Come enjoy a fun night of swimmingly exciting stories, fluid narratives, and dive deeper into the exciting world of writing and storytelling! 🖊️🐬

📋 RSVP through the QR code or through the link: https://bit.ly/UWCOpenMicNight

📆 Thursday, March 26
⏰ 6:30-8:00 PM
📍 Trevor Colbourn Hall, Room 109 (UWC)

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Beneath that reads, “Open Mic Night”
Beneath that reads, “Thursday, March 26th, 2026, 6:30-8:00pm, Located in Trevor Colbourn Hall (TCH 109: University Writing Center)”
There is a QR code with text pointed towards it that says “RSVP HERE!” with a link underneath.]

Unsure where to go next with your draft 🐵? Stop monkeying around 🙊🍌and come to the UWC located in TCH 109, the library, or online via Zoom to receive writing help, resources, and support!

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Welcome to Fun Fact Friday, where we will post writing center facts, tips, and anything interesting related to writing! 

Today we have a tip on how to overcome writer’s block! Give these a try whenever you’re in a writing drought! ✍️

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Hold your horses before you submit for your final draft! Don’t just trot—gallop—over to the University Writing Center located in TCH109, Hitt Library, and online for writing support and resources!

Does this semester have you feeling as hysterical as the Joker? Need to signal for some help? Our University Writing Center tutors can provide you superhero support at any stage in your writing process! Schedule a consultation (online or in-person) now!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a successfully spooky Halloween open mic night!
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From the readers who stepped up to share their work to the tutors who volunteered their time, we are grateful for everyone’s contributions! See you again in the spring!!

With the cozy season upon us, Imprint invites students to submit articles celebrating the many ways we “Fall for UCF!”🍁Whether it’s a funky tailgate tradition 🏈, your favorite study spot📚, or a moment you Reached for the Stars 💫, we want to know what makes you proud to be a Knight.
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For more information go to: https://cah.ucf.edu/imprint/

It’s application season! Personal statements show an acceptance committee who you are as a unique individual, but are not without their challenges.
Stay strong and be sure to check out our personal statement resources on the UWC website or book an appointment with a writing consultant!

Interested in sharing the writing you do in your major? Contact the UWC to learn more about Just Write’s low-stakes Steps2Success publication opportunity!