Students: become a TU Writing Fellow!
Undergraduate students are invited to attend an informational meeting on zoom to learn about the Writing Fellows Program. Writing Fellows are peer educators embedded in writing-intensive courses, where they work with faculty partners to provide whole-class instruction and individualized support in academic writing. This program is selective and very competitive. At the info session, students will learn about the expectations, application process, and program timeline.
Students should R.S.V.P. to only one meeting.
- Wednesday, November 12 @ 12:30pm
- Friday, November 14 @ 2:00pm
- Friday, December 12 @ 10:00am
R.S.V.P. for a meeting here [click].
Students selected in our competitive application process will participate in a 5-week training program during the summer and earn approximately $2000. During the program, fellows work with top students from across the university, collaborate with TU faculty in an intensive pedagogy workshop and conduct research in the discipline of Writing Studies. All majors and minors are welcome to apply.
What makes a good Writing Fellow (am I a good fit?)
- The best Writing Fellows have a high level of intellectual curiosity and love to participate in class. They spend a lot of their time talking with their peers about writing and research.
- Writing Fellows have strong verbal communication and overall good “people skills.” We aren’t necessarily looking for “perfect” writers (we don’t think they exist!), but we want students who believe in the writing process and have a process that they rely on.
- The Writing Fellows program provides excellent hands-on training for students who wish to go to graduate school in any discipline. The program will make you more aware of the distinctions between academic disciplines and how those distinctions translate into writing practices and expectations.
- Students who plan to go into a teaching or helping profession will benefit from the training and mentoring we provide.
2026 Application Timeline for Students (tentative)
- Applications due March 2026
- Students contacted for interviews in early April 2026
- Interviews take place in mid-April 2026
- Final decisions by mid-May 2026
- Fellowship runs in June of 2026
Learn more about the program at our webpage. Please contact Mairin Barney at ebarney@towson.edu with any questions.
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This post was written by Barney, E. Mairin