Writing/ Language Assistance for International Students
While staff members at Engineering Co-op and Career Services are glad to critique the content and format of
students’ resumes, cover letters, and personal statements, we are not able to provide assistance with basic
editing of written English. International students whose native language is not English can receive writing help
at several other campus locations.
1. The Graduate School: Writing Initiatives
Services include the Graduate School Writing Center, English Editing for International Graduate Students (EEIGS),
and a range of workshops available to all graduate students.
Website: http://www.gradschool.umd.edu/students/opportunities-success/writing-initiatives
Email: lmacri@umd.edu
2123 Lee Building
301-405-7882
2. Maryland English Institute
Tuition-based, non-degree credit coursework offered at the University of Maryland
Website: http://marylandenglishinstitute.com/wpdir/
Email: mei@umd.edu
1117 Cole Student Activities Building
301-405-8634
3. Learning Assistance Services
Individual appointments with center staff
Website: http://www.counseling.umd.edu/LAS/
2202 Shoemaker Building
301-314-7693
4. English Editing for International Graduate Students
University's Senior Volunteer Service Corps, free editing services for dissertations, theses, or other writing
Website: http://www.english.umd.edu/academics/writingcenter/graduate/international
Email: eeigs@umd.edu
5. Writing Center
The Writing Center provides opportunities for undergraduate students to improve writing and thinking skills in
their academic work, and also in preparation for their respective careers.
Website: http://www.english.umd.edu/academics/writingcenter
Email: writadmin@umd.edu
1205 Tawes Hall
301-405-3785
Note: The Writing Center does not assist UMD graduate students.
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6. The Grammar Hotline - (301) 405-3785
For quick questions about syntax, documentation, punctuation and spelling, call the Grammar Hotline!
7. ESOL Conversation Program
Participants meet for one hour/week with volunteers for conversation sessions, free for UMD students
Website: http://www.counseling.umd.edu/LAS/ESOL/
Email: umdesol@gmail.com
2202 Shoemaker Building
301-314-5919
8. Off Campus English Language Programs
The Washington, D.C. metro area has many English language schools. Most paid programs offer intensive and
part-time study. You can easily do a web search to find English schools in the area.
Montgomery County Public Schools Adult Education
The Montgomery County Public School system offers adult English classes around the county which are either
free or require a small fee.
http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/wdce/aelg/esol.htm
Prince George's County Public Schools Adult Education 301-952-6001
Like Montgomery County, Prince George's County offers adult English classes which are either free or require a
small fee.
http://www1.pgcps.org/esol/index.aspx?id=57430
Montgomery Coalition for Adult English Literacy
Listing of adult English literacy programs in Montgomery County which are either free or require a small fee
http://www.mcael.org/directory
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