Academic Support

Writing Centre

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Writing Support at Dal AC


Become a stronger, more effective writer and presenter

The Writing Centre offers writing support to all Dalhousie and King's students in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in all fields of study. We are happy to provide feedback at any stage of the writing process from pre-writing to revision. We also advise on grammar, punctuation, and citation, but please note that the Writing Centre is not a proofreading or copyediting service. Our goal is to support you to write independently. 

What we offer:

Types of assignments/work we can help with:

  • research papers
  • thesis chapters
  • essays
  • technical writing
  • class presentations and posters
  • mock defense run-throughs
  • business reports
  • applications and letters of intent
  • proposals
Book an appointment with the Writing Centre

Meet the team and contact individual Writing Centre advisors (NetID login required)

Locations and hours

Studley Campus (main Halifax location)

Killam Memorial Library
6225 University Ave.
Learning Commons G40C
writingc@dal.ca

Online hours:
Weekdays 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

In-person hours:
Mondays to Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Please note that additional appointment times (in-person and online) are also available outside of the posted hours by request.

Agriculture Campus, Truro

The Agricultural campus has its own Writing Centre during the fall and winter semesters. For AC writing appointments contact acwrite@dal.ca. More details are available on the AC Writing Centre website.

For in-person or online appointments in the spring/summer terms, please contact writingc@dal.ca.

Black Student Advising Centre (BSAC)

1321 Edward St., 2nd floor, Halifax

Appointments by request.

Details on the BSAC website

Indigenous Student Centre (ISC)

1321 Edward St., Halifax

Appointments by request.

Details on the ISC website

International Centre

LeMarchant Place, 1246 LeMarchant St.

Online and in-person hours:
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Drop-in hours (online and in-person):
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 1:30–2 p.m.

Sexton Campus

Melda Murray Student Centre
Rm. A109, A/B Building

Appointment and drop-in hours:
Mondays, 3–4 p.m.