The Writing Center

Trained peer consultants meet individually with students to discuss any writing project. They offer consultations at every stage of the writing process—from finding a topic to revising a draft. The goal of each consultation is to foster in students a greater consciousness of their thinking and writing, not to produce a flawless text. 

Students benefit most from sessions that occur at the planning, drafting, and revising stages, when there is still enough time for the writer to rethink ideas, arguments, and evidence in creative and constructive ways. Consultants will ask writers lots of questions and encourage students to recognize their own weaknesses and identify strategies for making changes and enhancing strengths. Ideally, this conversational exploration will prompt writers to refine both the argument and the prose for clarity and power. 

Located on the lower level of  Crounse Hall below the library, the Writing Center helps students with just about any written assignment. No appointment necessary! Most consultations last between 20-40 minutes and the last consultation is usually taken about 20 or 30 minutes before closing.

The Writing Center will close for the academic year at 11 P.M. on Monday, May 12th.

When you arrive at The Writing Center, a consultant will greet you and ask you to sign in at the front desk. At the start of your consultation, you'll chat with your consultant about your assignment and your goals for the session.

If you're sharing a draft or notes with your consultant, either print them ahead of time or be prepared to email it to that person at the start of your appointment. You don't have to send it ahead of time, just plan on doing so at the start. 

Sometimes you just can't schedule everything in your week. We know that. The good news is that you have not missed your chance to have a Writing Center consultation.

You do not need to make an appointment to come to The Writing Center.  If you would like to "walk in," just come to The Writing Center with your draft. Any consultant working can help you sign up for a walk-in slot or give you an idea if one may open up later in the evening.

Sure, some nights are busier than others (usually Thursdays), but we almost always have openings Sunday through Wednesday. If everything is already full, a consultant can also help you figure out another time to return. 

Please remember we are not a proofreading or editing service. We do not correct the writing for you. We aim to work with you during the paper-building process. That way—from start to finish—the writing is all yours.