Our innovative English department is passionate about inspiring creativity, diversity, and independent critical thinking. Through decades of shared experiences, our inventive faculty combines traditional and contemporary literary works with a comprehensive writing curriculum designed to empower students, helping them to become effective communicators throughout their academic and professional lives.
What sets us apart
- Peer-growth and mentorship through an active Rough Writers Club
- Interdisciplinary collaboration through an annual English Drama Play
- Hands-on learning experience as tutors at The Write Spot
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Why SWAU?
How SWAU Ranks
SWAU English graduates work in an internship that provides valuable work experience for job placement or graduate school applications.
100%
Of recent graduates work in a field or go to graduate school and use their skillset
6
The number of published articles in the past five years by undergraduate students
1/3
Of graduates are currently in professional schools, such as law school, or are working on their Ph.D.
Events
Apr
30
7:00 PM -
Senior Recital Keona Frederick
May
1
All Day -
Bookstore end-of-semester returns
May
2
All Day -
Bookstore end-of-semester returns
May
2
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
May
3
All Day -
Bookstore end-of-semester returns
May
3
6:00 PM -
Senior Recital Kevin Roblero Cruz
May
4
All Day -
Bookstore end-of-semester returns
May
4
7:30 AM -
Examinations
May
4
5:00 PM -
Happy Hour
May
5
All Day -
Bookstore end-of-semester returns
May
5
7:30 AM -
Examinations
May
5
6:30 PM -
ESL Completion Ceremony
May
6
All Day -
Bookstore end-of-semester returns
May
6
7:30 AM -
Examinations
May
7
All Day -
Bookstore end-of-semester returns
May
7
5:00 PM -
Senior Class Gift Dedication and Ribbon Cutting
May
7
7:00 PM -
Athletics Banquet
May
7
7:00 PM -
Senior Recital Laura Watts
May
8
All Day -
Bookstore end-of-semester returns
May
8
5:00 PM -
Division of Sciences Academic Recognition Ceremony
May
8
5:00 PM -
Sciences Division Dedication Service
May
8
7:00 PM -
Theology Commissioning Service
May
9
10:00 AM -
Elevate Graduation Service
May
9
3:00 PM -
Business Administration Recognition and Reception
May
9
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
May
9
5:00 PM -
Education/Psychology Dedication
May
9
7:00 PM -
Nurses' Pinning Ceremony
May
10
10:00 AM -
Commencement
May
11
All Day -
Summer classes begin
May
11
6:00 PM -
Keene ISD Choir Concert
May
13
9:00 AM -
Texas Health Huguley Mobile Health Unit
May
13
12:30 PM -
Texas Health Huguley Mobile Health Unit
May
16
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
May
16
4:45 PM -
Refugio (The Refuge)
May
23
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
May
30
3:00 PM -
Hopps Museum
Jun
10
9:00 AM -
Texas Health Huguley Mobile Health Unit
Jun
10
12:30 PM -
Texas Health Huguley Mobile Health Unit
Jun
13
4:45 PM -
Refugio (The Refuge)
Jul
3
9:00 AM -
4th of July Parade
Jul
8
9:00 AM -
Texas Health Huguley Mobile Health Unit
Jul
8
12:30 PM -
Texas Health Huguley Mobile Health Unit
Jul
18
4:45 PM -
Refugio (The Refuge)
Jul
19
All Day -
STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)
Jul
20
All Day -
STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)
Jul
21
All Day -
STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)
Jul
22
All Day -
STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)
Jul
23
All Day -
STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)
Jul
24
All Day -
STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)
Jul
25
All Day -
STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)
Jul
26
All Day -
STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)
Jul
27
All Day -
STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)
Jul
28
All Day -
STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)
Jul
29
All Day -
STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)
Jul
30
All Day -
STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)
Jul
31
All Day -
STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)
Aug
1
All Day -
STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)
Aug
2
All Day -
STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)
Aug
3
All Day -
STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)
Aug
4
All Day -
STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)
Aug
5
All Day -
STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)
Aug
6
All Day -
STEP Program - Summer Transition Enrichment Program (STEM Focus)
Aug
12
9:00 AM -
Texas Health Huguley Mobile Health Unit
Aug
12
12:30 PM -
Texas Health Huguley Mobile Health Unit
Aug
15
4:45 PM -
Refugio (The Refuge)
Aug
18
All Day -
CORE - Freshman Orientation
Aug
19
All Day -
CORE - Freshman Orientation
Aug
20
All Day -
CORE - Freshman Orientation
Aug
21
All Day -
CORE - Freshman Orientation
Aug
22
All Day -
CORE - Freshman Orientation
Aug
23
10:00 AM -
Last Day to Register
Aug
24
7:30 AM -
Instruction Begins
Aug
28
8:00 AM -
Last Day to Add Class
Writing Club
The Rough Writers Club sponsors monthly writing seminars that explore various books as well as “poetry-slam” events, where students can read work they have written in an open-mic forum. Learn more and join the club at Rough Writers Club.
English Drama Play
Since 2016, the English Drama Play has become one of the year’s highlights, with performances drawing packed houses, and with multiple performances for each production. The production involves individuals from across the campus community as actors, stage crew, makeup artists, and set designers. Students can participate for fun or for credit. Learn more and explore past plays at English Drama Plays.
The Write Spot
The Write Spot is an exceptional service available to students of all academic disciplines. It provides English majors the opportunity to tutor their peers and gain hands-on experience beyond the classroom. If students are looking to improve their writing skills and to produce high-quality work, this is the best place to visit. Tutors are trained to assist in all stages of the writing process. Learn more at The Write Spot.
Writing Club
The Rough Writers Club sponsors monthly writing seminars that explore various books as well as “poetry-slam” events, where students can read work they have written in an open-mic forum. Learn more and join the club at Rough Writers Club.
English Drama Play
Since 2016, the English Drama Play has become one of the year’s highlights, with performances drawing packed houses, and with multiple performances for each production. The production involves individuals from across the campus community as actors, stage crew, makeup artists, and set designers. Students can participate for fun or for credit. Learn more and explore past plays at English Drama Plays.
The Write Spot
The Write Spot is an exceptional service available to students of all academic disciplines. It provides English majors the opportunity to tutor their peers and gain hands-on experience beyond the classroom. If students are looking to improve their writing skills and to produce high-quality work, this is the best place to visit. Tutors are trained to assist in all stages of the writing process. Learn more at The Write Spot.
