The Writing Center

The Writing Center is a great way for you to get additional feedback on your next writing assignment before you turn it in for credit. IUP students will work with you one-on-one one at any point in your writing assignment. That means you can get assistance whether you are looking for a topic, writing your first draft, revising, or citing those sources!

The Writing Center is located in Eicher Hall, Room 218.  All you have to do is walk in! The Writing Center opened another site this year at the Library. The Library Satellite is open during the evening from Sunday to Thursday.

The Writing Center is equipped with Windows computers, and each has Microsoft Word and the full Microsoft Office Suite. At only four cents per page, you can print out any papers you need for your assignment. They even have a selection of reference books, including dictionaries, grammar books, thesaurus, and the most recent versions of the MLA Handbook and APA Handbook.

Sometimes, your professors will give you credit for visiting the Writing Center. Other times, it is required.  Simply tell the tutor the name of your professor. They will send a form stating when you visited and what you worked on. Your professor will know you made an effort to improve your writing, and you leave knowing you are a step closer to a finished paper!

How it works:

1.     Sign in at the front desk

2.    Sit down at a computer

3.    A writing center tutor comes to you

4.    Ask questions and get feedback

What to bring:

·         Printed and electronic copy of your paper

·         Notes

·         Outlines

·         Rough Drafts

·         Assignment Rubric

IUP Writing Center Regular Hours:

218 Eicher Hall

M-TR:  9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

F: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

IUP Writing Center-Library Satellite Hours:

1^st floor Stapleton

M-TR 8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.

Sunday: 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

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Registration

HAPPY WEDNESDAY!

I hope everyone had a great homecoming weekend!

Registration for the spring 2013 semester starts this month! Here is some information on how to register for classes.

First, meet with your advisor! Many advisors will have a schedule posted outside their office for students to sign up. If your advisor doesn’t, send them an e-mail asking to set up a meeting. DON’T MISS THIS APPOINTMENT!

If you don’t know who your advisor is log into URSA, click on students services, academic records, and view your advisor.

When you meet with your advisor they will tell you what classes to take, when you register, and your alternate pin number.

On the day you register for classes log into URSA and follow the steps listed below

1.       Select “Student Services"

2. Select “Registration.”
3. Select “Look-up Classes to Add” and select the term for which you want to register; then select the gray box “Submit.”

4.       Select a subject and select the INDIANA campus.

5.       The remaining items can be used to narrow your search.

6.       Scroll down the page and select “Class Search.”

7.       To register for a class, check the box in front of the CRN and select “Register” at the bottom of the classes that are listed.

8.       Enter your pin number (given to you by your adviser)

9.       Repeat the process for each class.

If you have any questions feel free to stop by the ASM office!

Have a great week!