Incoming 1st Year Students
SmartStart: Writing for International Students
Our program supports incoming international students in becoming university-level writers prior to beginning Western University. Our staff, faculty, and student volunteers will support you in achieving academic success within the program and beyond.
SmartStart: Writing for International Students is entirely free. Classes are taught by experienced staff and faculty.
The program will run July 15 - 16, 2025 and will be delivered completely online. Use your Western (@uwo.ca) email to register.
At the end of this program, you will...
- Have learned how to read and write in a university setting
- Understand what professors expect from your writing
- Have strengthened your critical thinking skills
- Know how to produce scholarly papers
SmartStart: Writing for International Students is proudly presented by the Writing Support Centre.
