SmartStart: Writing for International Students

Four international Western students stand on campus in the fall

Join us for SmartStart: Writing for International Students this summer!

This program supports incoming international undergraduate 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.

This program will run July 15-16, 2025 and will be delivered completely online. Use your Western (@uwo.ca) email to register. 

 

100% of 2023 participants indicated that the program helped them prepare for university

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At the end of this program, you will...

  • Be better prepared to write your first paper
  • Understand what professors expect from your writing
  • Have strengthened your critical thinking skills
  • Know how to produce scholarly papers


Discover additional online resources to support your writing skills


SmartStart: Writing for International Students is proudly presented by the Writing Support Centre.