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 2026 and will be delivered completely online. Please check back for registration details.
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.
