How to Become a Consultant

If you’re an undergraduate you must take WRA 395: Writing Center Theory, which is by instructor permission only. Contact Dr. Trixie Smith (smit1254@msu.edu) to request permission.

Prerequisites for WRA/ENG 395 include satisfactory completion of your Tier I writing requirement and satisfactory completion of at least the first half of your IAH requirement, as well as sophomore or better standing.

Once you’ve taken WRA 395, please send a letter of interest, CV or resume, along with a writing sample, to our director, Dr. Trixie Smith (smit1254@msu.edu).

If you’re a graduate student, please send a letter of interest, CV or resume, and a writing sample to our director, Dr. Trixie Smith (smit1254@msu.edu) .

Once your materials are submitted you will be contacted for an interview with the director and/or an associate director.