The Writing Center

Any student who is experiencing difficulty meeting the program’s expectations for written work can receive support at SCU’s Writing Center, called “The HUB.” The Writing Center is located on the lower level of the Santa Clara University Library/Learning Commons and provides online support.

The HUB Writing Center offers drop-in and appointment-based writing support to all undergraduate and graduate students. The HUB assists with all types of academic writing as well as public speaking projects, personal statements, cover letters, and creative writing projects. The writing center also offers students the opportunity to become writing partners/tutors and to participate in independent studies and research projects.

Support for candidates who are non-native English Speakers

All non-native English speakers who are admitted to the GPPM are required to take the Duolingo English Proficiency Test or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) to assess their ability to be successful in the program. It is possible, however, that course participation, coursework, or other situations could reveal weaknesses in English comprehension and expression that were not identified by Duolingo or TOEFL. If any faculty member has concerns about a student’s English proficiency (reading comprehension, listening comprehension, verbal production, accent, or writing skills) the student may be referred to the Program Director. The program director and student will discuss an appropriate course of action that best meets the student’s abilities and needs. The outcome of the director and student meeting may include a recommendation that the student enroll in English as a Second Language (ESL) courses before continuing with the degree.