The Writing Center is open until the end of term
NYU Florence's Writing Center consultant is happy to work in person with students in Villa Ulivi.
Reach out and schedule an appointment!
If you cannot find availability on our calendar, please write to us at florence.writingcenter@nyu.edu
The Writing Center is located in Aula Belvedere, third floor of Villa Ulivi.
The Consultant Jaqueline Miranda is available:
Tuesdays: 12 pm-6:30 pm
Wednesdays: 12 pm-3 pm
Thursdays: 12 pm-6:30 pm
The Writing Center allows students to:
select an appointment that suits their schedule.
submit a draft up to 2 hours before the session.
attend a 30 min session with an experienced consultant to discuss the draft in detail. Sessions vary, but may include discussions concerning grammar, punctuation, citations, structure and content of papers.
To work and think
To be treated with respect
To focus on areas of concern to you
To retain authority over your text
To receive feedback at any stage in the writing process, on any type of writing, except exams, unless the Writing Center has received permission directly from your professor.
To have your writing corrected or edited
To be guaranteed a good grade
To receive judgement about the validity of your grades
To have your work done for you
Where is the Writing Center?
The Writing Center is located in Aula Belvedere on the second floor of Villa Ulivi at NYU Florence.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Please schedule an appointment from the NYU Student Portal or email: florence.writingcenter@nyu.edu
Appointment options appear at unusual times, is this normal?
No, it is not normal!
For students in Florence, make sure your Google Calendar settings are set to the Central European Time Zone (Calendar settings - Time zone - Italy).
What should I bring to my appointment?
Please bring a hard copy of your assignment or your notes, your assignment instructions, and any specific questions.
How should I prepare for my upcoming appointment?
Please upload the paper that you wish to discuss at least 2 hours before your appointment. This draft can take many forms: a list of ideas or outline, rough paper in its initial stages, well-polished assignment. Submitting your work in advance is crucial; it enables your Consultant to carefully review and reflect upon it before your session.
May I submit my resume?
We are happy to also give feedback on non-course work such as resumes, letters of motivation.
Please note that the Wasserman Center for Career Development is also available to students.
How many papers can I submit per session?
We ask students to submit one paper per session.
Does the Writing Center get busy? If I can’t get an appointment, is there an alternative?
The Writing Center usually gets busy as midterms approach and at the end of every semester. During this period, students should also consider the possibility of remote tutoring via the main NYU campus. As part of NYU’s Expository Writing Program in the College of Arts and Science, the Global Writing Center offers writing support for any student in NYU’s Global Network. Please email: writingcenter@nyu.edu or consult https://cas.nyu.edu/content/nyu-as/cas/ewp/writing-center.html
Can I cancel an appointment?
If you cannot avail of your scheduled appointment, it is important that you cancel it at least 3 hours prior to the starting time on the appointment platform. This will make the space available to others.
The Writing Center usually gets busy as midterms approach and at the end of every semester.
During this period, students should also consider the possibility of remote tutoring via the main NYU campus.
As part of NYU’s Expository Writing Program in the College of Arts and Science, the Global Writing Center offers writing support for any student in NYU’s Global Network. Please email: writingcenter@nyu.edu or consult The College of Arts and Science Writing Center
The Arts and Science Liberal Studies Writing Center in New York also provides additional services for international Liberal Studies students. Please see The Academic English for Liberal Studies Program for more information.