What is the Writing Center & Where is It?

The Writing Center assists students with their writing assignments. The Center is open during each class day and is located on the fifth floor of the library in BA 527.

How Does One Make an Appointment?

Students wishing to use the Writing Center should make an appointment by using the Writing Center's Online Scheduler. Click here to access the Online Scheduler.

If you would like to read an instruction sheet describing how to log in to the Online Scheduler, click here.

What Should I Expect When Using the Writing Center?

When you come in for your Writing Center appointment, you will work with a Writing Consultant who will help you on an individual basis. Writing Consultants can work with you on any kind of paper for any class, and at any stage of the writing, whether you need help identifying a topic, organizing the ideas, learning how to cite appropriately, or using punctuation correctly.  You are free to come in for help with a particular assignment, or you can work with the Writing Center staff on a continuing basis throughout the semester.

Who Works in the Writing Center?

The Writing Center consultants are mainly junior or senior students from a variety of disciplines who have strong writing and communication skills. Students will be able to find someone to help them, regardless of their assignment or major.

Why Should I Use the Writing Center?

Faculty members encourage students with writing questions to utilize the Center. The Center is easy to find, open class days, and staffed by friendly, fellow students. Use of the Center is free of charge and confidential unless a professor has required you to come to the Writing Center. If you have any writing difficulty, big or small, the Writing Center is here for you.

How Can Faculty Refer Their Students to the Writing Center?

Faculty may refer their students to the Writing Center for specific help with their writing by completing a referral form and giving the form to their student or students. Faculty who send this form with their student will receive a report back once the student has visited the Writing Center.  Click here to access a copy of that form.