Principia College is committed to helping each student grow as a writer throughout the undergraduate experience. Each phase focuses on a different aspect of writing development, culminating in a senior-level writing project in the major. Writing Workshop and Analytical Reading courses are also available to provide additional specific instruction along the way.
| Phase 1: Writing Seminar | Phase 4 : Sophomore Proficiency Portfolio |
| Phase 2: First Year Experience (FYE) | Phase 5: Research Writing in the Major |
| Phase 3: Persuasive Writing Course (WRP3) | Phase 6: Senior Writing in the Major (Capstone) |
| Writing Center Courses | Assigning and Assessing Writing |
| Documentation | Using the W drive |