The Minor in Writing prepares you to write with purpose in a linguistically diverse world. Writing is much more than a mechanical skill—it is a way to think more deeply, connect across time and space, and work with others toward shared goals. The minor gives you opportunities to practice writing in exactly those ways. You will write for local and global audiences and across genres, media, and digital platforms. Through creative, academic, and community-engaged projects, you will build writing practices you can carry into your discipline, profession, and personal life.

You will also become part of a community of writers. You might participate in the Celebration of Multilingual Writing, join the editorial board of Deerfield—the Writing Program’s journal of exemplary student writing—or gain hands-on experience by applying for a position as a writing consultant, department-based writing tutor, or AI affiliate.

Questions about minoring in writing? Contact writing@bu.edu. Reach out to your college advising office to declare. 

Benefits of Minoring in Writing

  • Minoring in Writing gives you a valuable credential: Employers rank communication as the most important career readiness competency for new graduates.
  • You can shape the Minor in Writing around your own academic, creative, and professional interests through interdisciplinary electives. One Writing Intensive course in your major can also count toward the minor. 
  • Minors are supported by Writing Program mentors who help you curate the writing skills and experiences that serve you best.
  • With a Minor in Writing, you can fulfill all Intellectual Toolkit and Communication Hub requirements.
  • The minor offers experiential learning opportunities on campus and in the Boston area, giving you experience tackling real world challenges.
  • You gain a vibrant and supportive community that celebrates linguistic diversity and values the ways writing helps us learn how to listen and how to be heard.